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Courtroom Art Contest

The courtroom Art Contest is a competition that allows artistically talented students the opportunity to participate in the Mock Trial Program. Contestants observe their schools' Mock Trials in rounds 1 and 2, and create drawings of the courtroom scenes. Each Mock Trial Team may enter three courtroom artist. The winner of the Los Angeles County contest will be eligible to compete at the state Mock Trial Finals.

Contest Rules

Dowoload the Courtoom Art Contest Rules (PDF)

• All contestants must pay a $25.00 entry fee & complete the entry form.
• Sit in the jury box in a row below the scorers. If a scorer or the presider asks you not to sit in the jury box, you may sit in the front row of spectator seating, away from witnesses.
• Introduce yourself to the scorers (they will be sitting in the jury box) and the presider (she/he will be sitting on the bench).
• Once you are seated, you MAY NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH ANYONE FROM YOUR.
• SCHOOL (parents, teachers, or fellow students). You must create your drawing completely independently.
• IT’S MANDATORY THAT ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DONE IN COLOR. If you will be using charcoal or pastel pencils, please use some type of spray sealer to reduce smudging.
• You are encouraged to use R1 as a practice round. Official judging will begin with R2 submissions.
• Your sketch must depict an actual courtroom scene that you observe during Round 2. You may not submit your R1 “practice” sketch for judging .
• At the conclusion of R2 you must submit your work to the presider after the debriefing remarks (5-10 minutes after the verdict). The judge will deliver the drawing to Mock Trial staff, so be aware of the possibility of smudging, should you choose to use charcoal or pastel.
• The drawing must be on paper of the dimensions 11" X 14", with a horizontal format. Any dry medium may be used.
• Be sure to stick your name label onto the back of the drawing you submit.
• Only drawings submitted to presiders will be entered in the contest. DO NOT BRING YOUR DRAWING TO MOCK TRIAL STAFF, YOURSELF.

For more information about the Courtroom Art Contest please contact Sylvia Andresantos (213-316-2127) or your county coordinator.