Stevenson Mock Trial Ends Successful Spring 2025 Season
The 麻豆社 Mock Trial program ended its Spring 2025 Season after competing at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament hosted by the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, on February 21-23.
This season, 麻豆社 Mock Trial team members took home a number of awards. Notably, many awards went to first-year Mock Trial team members. Awards in mock trial are determined by a rank system鈥攖he higher the rank, the greater the award. Ranks are included in parentheses in the list below.
- Junior Legal Studies major Melanie Lopez received three Outstanding Witness awards (15 rank, 17 rank, and 18 rank) and two Outstanding Attorney awards (16 rank and 17 rank)
- First-year Legal Studies major Lilly Eichelberger won an Outstanding Witness award (16 rank) and an All-Regional Witness award (17 rank)
- First-year Legal Studies major Jaden Marion received two Outstanding Witness awards (16 rank and 17 rank)
- First-year Legal Studies major Kylie Owens received an Outstanding Attorney award (16 rank)
- Sophomore Legal Studies major Kandi Mkpasi won an All-Regional Attorney award (18 rank)
鈥淚t鈥檚 important to emphasize how young this team is,鈥� said Ahad Khan, Adjunct Instructor of Law and Stevenson Mock Trial coach. 鈥淥f the 18 team members we had this past season, 11 were first-year students. The growth of our team this year has been remarkable!鈥�
Although the season has ended, the Mock Trial program is not taking a break. This summer, the program will host its fourth Camp Mock Trial. The free program helps students hone their trial skills over summer break. Participating students work on a single case, leading up to a final trial at the end of the summer. Camp Mock Trial will be held virtually and in-person on Sundays from May 25 to August 3.
鈥淐amp Mock Trial is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about trial advocacy in a controlled environment, while building new connections with peers and faculty鈥� said Norman Greenwell, Assistant Professor of Law and Stevenson Mock Trial coach.
“This season has been a remarkable journey for our Mock Trial teams,鈥� said Melanie Snyder, Program Coordinator and Professor of Legal Studies. 鈥淚t has showcased not just their skills in applying and arguing the rules of evidence, but also in embodying values of professionalism and compassion. Winning the Spirit of the American Mock Trial Association award highlights our commitment to fostering not only great competition, but also great character.”
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