There are two mock trial competitions available through Mitchell Hamline: AAJ & TYLA.
The Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) is hosted by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Regional rounds typically take place in March & National rounds follow in April.
Deadline for applications is September 30, 2024. Tryouts are to be determined. No pre-requisites required. Advocacy class and/or undergraduate mock trial preferred.
Send an email stating: (1) why you would like to tryout for mock trial; (2) any experience in mock trial or theater; and (3) your year and whether you are local or remote to Judge Cynthia McCollum at [email protected] by September 30, 2024. Applicants will then receive a file, which they will use to prepare an opening statement and cross-examination of a witness as part of the try-out process.
There will be two MHSL teams and all travel expenses are covered by MHSL. Students earn credit for participating.
Credits
Participation is worth two (2) credits per competition. Students must log 90 hours on practice and competitions to earn two credits.
2024-2025 Competition Information:
Competition Dates
Regionals: March 2025, Dates TBD
Nationals: April 2025, Dates TBD