Mock Trial at UC Davis

About

Mock Trial at UC Davis is a competitive collegiate mock trial program participating in American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) competitions. Through engagement in trial simulations against other programs, members develop critical thinking and public speaking skills. Mock Trial is a competitive activity that provides students with the opportunity to learn about advocacy skills, legal processes, and courtroom procedures. Each year, students receive a hypothetical case and construct both the plaintiff's/prosecution's and defendant's side of the case, and compete against other colleges and universities' teams in a simulation of a real-life trial. Mock Trial is a great opportunity for individuals to demonstrate and refine public speaking, analytical, and acting skills.

Benefits of Joining

• Mock Trial is the only undergraduate opportunity to learn trial advocacy skills through practicing trial procedures, rules of evidence, and advocacy techniques.
• Our team is coached by award-winning attorneys, judges, and other alumni in the legal field, gaining valuable mentors familiar with the pre-law path.
• Join a family of motivated students passionate about Mock Trial (both pre-law and not pre-law)!

Events

• Travel all across California (LA, Irvine, Berkeley, Santa Barbara) to compete with your team and connect with other teams.
• Win individual and team awards in regional and national tournaments.
• Annual law school panel with program alumni from Columbia Law, UCLA Law, and more.
• Practices take place Monday-Thursday 8-10 PM during the competitive season (Fall-Winter quarter).
• Open Spring Season competition for all UC Davis students interested in participating.