EMPOWERING THE NEXT
GENERATION OF LEGAL MINDS
The Eden Prairie High School Mock Trial program gives students the opportunity to step into the courtroom and experience the law in action. Through simulated trials based on real legal issues, students develop skills in public speaking, critical thinking, teamwork, and legal analysis while learning how the justice system works beyond the textbook.
Guided by experienced volunteer coaches and Minnesota attorneys, EPHS Mock Trial emphasizes preparation, professionalism, and confidence. Students take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses, learning to think on their feet, advocate clearly, and collaborate under pressure. Our season runs from September through March and culminates in competitive courtroom trials, where students apply everything they have learned in a real courtroom setting.
Above all, EPHS Mock Trial is about growth: Building confidence, fostering curiosity about the law, and creating a supportive environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and proud of the work they put in.
EPHS MOCK TRIAL
The Faculty of Excellence
Guided by Minnesota attorneys and experienced volunteer coaches, students gain hands-on exposure to real-world law.
ATTORNEY Mentor
Josh Gudahl
A County Attorney at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office who brings real courtroom experience and practical legal knowledge to student advocacy.
Strategy AtTORNEY MENTOR
Becca Hanscom
An County Attorney at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, bringing real courtroom experience and a passion for mentorship to mock trial. She loves helping students sharpen their advocacy skills and feel confident in the courtroom
Rhetoric Specialist
Mags Paracha
Two-time Minnesota State Mock Trial Award–winning coach with pre-law experience and extensive exposure to attorney-guided trial work.