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National Undergraduate Diversity Mock Trial Competition
April 8 – 9, 2011 at The John Marshall Law School
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As part of The John Marshall Law School's long-standing commitment to access and opportunity to an excellent education, the Undergraduate Diversity Mock Trial Competitions were established to encourage interest in the law among diverse undergraduate students. Student participants will have the opportunity to conduct a full trial in a courtroom setting and experience how the law is practiced and applied.
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Team Awards
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Individual Awards
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| 1st Place — $45,000* |
1st Place — $15,000 |
| 2nd Place — $27,000* |
2nd Place — $9,000 |
| 3rd Place — $18,000* |
3rd Place — $6,000 |
| 4th Place — $9,000* |
4th Place — $3,000 |
* Team awards shown above represent the total amount given to a team (e.g. $45,000 = $15,000 x 3 members.) Each member of a winning team is awarded a tuition waiver applied against his/her first three years at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Individual awards are also applied against the recipients first three years at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
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Rules and Instructions
Who can participate?
Participation is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate students in good standing. Individuals need not apply as part of their school team.
To maximize the probability of diversity on each team, each student will be assigned to a three-member team on the first morning of the competition.
Each member must be prepared for the following roles:
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Opening Statement and Cross Examination
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Witness (for Plaintiff and Defense); and
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Direct Examination and Closing Arguments
Registration Deadline is April 1, 2011. Space is limited and typically fills quickly so apply early!
Coaches/Advisors
If applicable, all schools must be accompanied by at least one advisor or coach. If a school's advisor or coach cannot assist with the preparations prior to the competition, the participating school must find a replacement coach or be automatically disqualified, thereby forfeiting the $35 registration fee. If you are registering as an individual competitor, you may register without a coach, but you are responsible for finding and preparing for the competition on your own.
Questions?
All contact regarding registration, applicant's information, and general competition questions must be made by each school's coach/faculty advisor. Any coach with a question regarding the competition's trial problem should contact the John Marshall Office of Diversity and Outreach at 312.987.1411, or email diversity@jmls.edu
Case Materials
Case Materials (Download)
Includes a competition schedule, trial sequence, participation guidelines, newspapers reports and more.
List of Objections (Download)
There are various objections one can raise in the course of a trial. However, for the purposes of this competition, only the objections mentioned in this PDF will be allowed.
How to Register
Registration is now closed. Good luck competitors!
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