Tyla mock trial competition

The regional event, one of 14 held around the country, took place Feb. This is the third time in the past six years that a Law School team has qualified for the national finals of the TYLA mock trial event. They defeated the University of St. Thomas in their only round. Judges and attorneys score student attorneys based on their ability to advocate. Drake has won the regional title four times in the past six years and has twice reached the final round of the national tournament.

All ABA-accredited law schools are invited to compete in the competition. The experience mirrors a real-life trial, and witnesses are provided by the regional host. Competitors meet their witnesses for the first time shortly before each round, allowing them to hone their trial advocacy skills. To help you with your intra-school competition, we have included materials used at the regional and national levels. Please click here to view the complete results. Click here to view the National Trial Competition Champions.

True stories and helpful tips about living with anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health issues. Visit texaslawyercare. Skip to main content. It can be difficult to get litigation experience while in law school, and Mock Trial provides students with the opportunity to learn on their feet in a high-stakes environment. We had the amazing opportunity to learn from and be critiqued by attorneys from different backgrounds.

The competitive team of Sullivan-Lovett and English qualified for semifinals where they faced the eventual tournament champions.