Competition Overview
The YMCA National Judicial Competition (NJC) is an annual competition for high school student participants in the model judicial components – Appellate Court and Mock Trial – of the YMCA Youth and Government program.
2024 YMCA National Judicial Competition
July 29 – August 1, 2024 | St. Paul, MN
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown & Minnesota State Capitol
Hosted by YMCA of the North
Each Youth and Government state program selects students from their state to compete in either the Appellate or Mock Trial competitions.
Registration
Registration is now OPEN! Use the links below to complete.
National Judicial Competition registration will close Friday, June 21st at midnight.
Student Fees: $499 | Adult Fees: $499 (Shared Room) $770 (Private Room)
Includes: Lodging for 3 nights, 2 dinners, 1 group activity, event materials, trainings, and meeting space.
Appellate Competition
Below are the case materials and rules/procedures for Appellate teams:
2024 NJC Appellate Rules & Rubric
Students selected to serve as a Chief Justice do NOT participate on Appellate teams. They will lead their courtrooms and support the legal volunteers scoring the teams.
Mock Trial Competition
Below are the case materials and rules/procedures for Mock Trial teams:
2024 NJC Mock Trial Rule of Evidence
2024 Mock Trial Rules and Procedures
Students selected to serve as a Chief Judge do NOT participate on Mock Trial teams. They will lead their courtrooms and support the legal volunteers scoring the teams.