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Posted by: Laura Labenberg on Nov 16, 2025

The TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will be holding its inaugural Mock Trial 101 on Jan. 17, 2026, at the Putnam County Justice Center located at 401-409 E Spring St., Cookeville 38501. The program will run from 8:30-11:45 a.m. CST and is open to students in 9th-12th grades, teachers and/or coaches who are interested in learning more about mock trial.  Hamilton County Chancellor Jeffrey Atherton will teach three sessions, while members of the TBA YLD Board and law students from the 2026 Diversity Leadership Institute class will work with students. The goal of the training is to provide guidance and assistance to schools in the Upper Cumberland area who already have a mock trial team as well as those who wish to start a team. Register here to attend this free event. For questions email TBA staff member Laura Labenberg.