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. TYLA will be hosted by Mitchell Hamline February 14-18, 2024.
Deadline for applications is September 7, 2023. Tryouts will be conducted September 8 & 9 and other dates as necessary. No pre-requisites required. Advocacy class and/or undergraduate mock trial preferred.
To apply, send an email to Judge Cynthia McCollum cynthia.mccollum@courts.state.mn.us 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 by September 7, 2023. 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. Participation is worth two (2) credits per competition.