Mock Trial

Mock Trial offers an opportunity for aspiring attorneys and aspiring actors to form teams and prepare to try cases against other universities from across the country. Teams are made up of 6 or more students who take on the roles of both attorneys and witnesses in the trial. Teams argue both sides of the case (prosecution or plaintiff and defense) several times during each tournament, and the same case is used for the entire competitive season. A complex case is released by the American Mock Trial Association at the beginning of each academic year. Students get to design their own case theory and choose which witnesses to call and pieces of evidence to introduce.

Mock trial is a great activity for preparing students to think critically, communicate effectively, and work in a team. Law schools hold mock trial participation in high regard, and participants have a competitive edge once they start law school. Mock Trial is also a great activity for actors to enhance their improv skills and create their own character. Being a mock trial witness requires the willingness to learn and stretch your abilities.

Meetings

The Mock Trial Team meets throughout each semester, on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Room 126 of Nichols Hall until the end of the competition season.

Executive Board Officers

Hear from the Team

"Mock trial is where I found my people. I look around at my team and realize that we've grown together. Between rounds in courtrooms and practices, the bonds we share have truly grown stronger and stronger. I'm truly proud to go out and represent K-State in such a meaningful way, and even more proud to call this team my home." -Reagan Montgomery, Political Science

"Mock trial is amazing because you get to have a little sneak peak of how being an attorney works while in college. Also the trips are fun and the team is really cool!" -Annie Peterson, Agricultural Economics

"Joining mock trial was the best decision I made my freshman year. Mock trial not only cultivates excellent communication and problem solving skills, it forged friendships that last a lifetime." -Riley Reynolds, Computer Science

"I gained so much more from mock trial than I could have ever expected. I learned about the legal system, which has made me much more confident in my choice to persue law school following graduation. One thing I didn't see myself gaining from mock trial however, was so many amazing friends. Although competing against other schools during tournaments is fun, nothing compares to all the team bonding that took place outside of the rounds." -Lilly Schultejans, Political Science