What is the Providence Cup?

The Providence Cup is the nation’s premier two-day mock trial tournament in which high school teams compete for cash prizes.  The Cup prides itself on both the fact that the Cup case is always based upon a fact pattern of historical significance (The Sinking of the Titanic, The Linbergh Baby Kidnapping, The Murder of Emmett Till), as well as the Cup uses a “tri-furcated” judging system (lawyers, law students, and lay people). Additionally, as coaches collectively state, the Cup is the perfect “kick off” to the annual mock trial year. In early September, registered teams receive the Cup case. Teams can consist of 4 to 8 students, preparing both sides of the case for trial presentation.  Teams are guaranteed at least 4 rounds during the tournament.  The Annual Cup concludes on Saturday night with a festive Final Banquet where both the individual and team awards are presented (1st and 2nd Place, Professionalism Award, Outstanding Attorneys, Outstanding Witnesses).

How to Participate:

Do you have a team ready to sign up?  Click here to register.  Upon your team’s acceptance to the Cup, your team’s coach will receive information regarding the case, competition rules, dress code, etc. to distribute to the team.

Details of the Cup:

√ Location:  The Providence Cup is held in Denver, Colorado at the Denver District Court House

√  2010 Dates:  October 22nd and 23rd are the dates for 2010 Providence Cup.
√ Cost:  The registration fee for the Cup is $500 for a team of 4 plus a coach. Additional members may be added (up to a total of 8 team members) at a fee of $100 per additional team member.  The registration fee covers trophies and awards, t-shirts for all team members, dinner on the first evening of the Cup and dinner at the Final Awards Banquet 

on the second night.  All fees must be submitted at the time of registration. 
√ Rules: Click here for the Cup rules.
√ Awards: 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Team, Team Professionalism Award, Team Spirit Award (voted on by teams), Top 3 Outstanding Attorneys, Top 3 Outstanding Witnesses.