PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING TEAM REGISTRATION.

The 2026 P.A.D. Law School Mock Trial Competition will take place February 26-28, 2026 in Arlington, VA.

Competition Details:

1.     This competition is for law school chapters only.

2.     The registration fee is $550 per team. This includes four competitors and covers materials, breakfast and lunch during the competition, and the awards reception.

3.     There is a fee of $155 for every non-competitor (team alternate competitor, coach, or guest (this is a separate registration process; click here for the options to register a guest, coach, or team alternate).

4.     We are accepting 28 teams this year.

5.     We have secured rooms at the Hilton Arlington at the discounted rate of $145 a night (plus tax). Please click here to reserve a hotel room. 

6.     Registration fees are non-refundable. No exceptions.

Registration Instructions:

All that is required to register a team is your chapter's name and payment of the registration fee* ($550 per team). Only one person must register the team, and participant names are not required at registration.

If you have difficulty registering online, call the Executive Office at 410-347-3118 to register and pay over the phone.

If you have already chosen the competitors for your team, please submit their names, contact information, emergency contacts, and any accessibility or dietary needs using this form. All competitor information must be submitted by February 6, 2026. 

*If your team was selected to receive a grant, payment is not due.