Are you a Performer? Actor? Entertainer?
Mock trial is… putting on a show
Mock trial is like a stage performance, with even more creative freedom. We aren’t given a script, but rather a set of facts. As a witness, it is your job to craft a character and use it to help your team make its point while abiding by your set of facts. Witness characters vary from scientific experts to crying widowers to Australian cowboys and British yoga enthusiasts. The sky is the limit, all that matters is convincing the jury of your character and your case.

Are you a public speaker? Speech enthusiast? Orator?
Mock trial is…a presentation
One of the best parts of mock trial speeches are the unique performances given by every attorney and witness. From public speaking to reading over facts, every person has their own style and preference. In the end, all that matters is convincing the jury with your tone, courtroom presence, and charm.

Are you persuasive? Argumentative? Competitive?
Mock trial is…a debate
The objection battles and cross-examinations that you see on TV are real, and you could get the chance to be a part of one in mock trial. In mock trial, you will learn the skills necessary to reason quickly, make succinct points, and charm the jury with style.

Are you a future law student? Exploring the possibility of law school? A fan of Better Call Saul?
Mock trial is…well, a trial
Competing in mock trial is the closest you can get to being in a real courtroom without actually being in court (though we do get to compete in real courthouses sometimes!). We argue cases and perform in front of real professors, attorneys, and sitting judges!

Are you looking for a home at UA?
Mock trial is…a family
The community of UAMTA is unlike any other. Mock Trial brings together the most ambitious, eclectic, and inspiring people from all over campus. Every year our family grows, and we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!