South texas mock trial competition 2013

Their victory is especially impressive when you consider than none of our advocates had ever previously competed in a trial competition. They are simply the product of our stellar advocacy program. As the largest invitational trial competition in the country, the South Texas Mock Trial Challenge hosts 44 teams from across the nation.

Most competing schools opt to send their very best advocates, many of whom competed at other national competitions this spring. This national competition title adds yet another feather in the cap of the Campbell Law Advocacy Program, which has enjoyed an impressive run of achievements this spring. Campbell Law teams recently swept all of the regional championships for their regions in the American Association of Justice competition and the 38th National Trial Competition, and will be competing for national championships in both competitions in April.

Chelsea Li, Plano West Sr. In my years as a practicing attorney and now as a teacher of exceptional high school law students, coaching mock trial teams has honestly been the most rewarding experience of my life.

It is such a pleasure to observe my students learn and master complicated rules of evidence and procedure that are difficult even for college law school students. The many hours of study, preparation, practice, and scrimmaging have fortunately brought awards, legal contacts, scholarships and college acceptance for our Skyline Mock Trial team members, culminating in the Texas High Mock Trial Championship in , as well as eight Dallas ISD championships in the last thirteen years.

In my somewhat biased opinion, I can think of no higher academic and intellectual experience for a high school student. Read More. The mock trial experience is very enriching not only for the students but for coaches as well.