Mock trial is a team activity that gives competitors the chance to explore the legal system and develop the advocacy skills needed to excel within it. Our teams travel to tournaments hosted by universities throughout the Southeast, presenting a carefully constructed court case based on materials provided annually by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA).
Recent Achievements
Team
10th Place - National Championship Tournament | A Team
Nationals Bid - Decatur ORCS | A Team
ORCS Bid - Orlando Regional | A Team
ORCS Bid - Columbia Regional | B Team
5th Place - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | A Team
Honorable Mention - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | B Team
2nd Place - Argo Invitational | A Team
Individual
Outstanding Witness - Argo Invitational | Catherine Beaty
Outstanding Witness - Argo Invitational | Maegan Carter
Outstanding Attorney - Argo Invitational | Greg Burton
Outstanding Attorney - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | Rayja Fowler
Outstanding Witness - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | Jacob Smith
All-Region Attorney - AMTA Columbia Regional | Susannah Mace
All-American Witness - National Championship Tournament | Hannah Perala
Outstanding Attorney - UF Charity Tournament | Tanner Wise
10th Place - National Championship Tournament | A Team
Nationals Bid - Decatur ORCS | A Team
ORCS Bid - Orlando Regional | A Team
ORCS Bid - Columbia Regional | B Team
5th Place - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | A Team
Honorable Mention - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | B Team
2nd Place - Argo Invitational | A Team
Individual
Outstanding Witness - Argo Invitational | Catherine Beaty
Outstanding Witness - Argo Invitational | Maegan Carter
Outstanding Attorney - Argo Invitational | Greg Burton
Outstanding Attorney - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | Rayja Fowler
Outstanding Witness - Seminole Smackdown Invitational | Jacob Smith
All-Region Attorney - AMTA Columbia Regional | Susannah Mace
All-American Witness - National Championship Tournament | Hannah Perala
Outstanding Attorney - UF Charity Tournament | Tanner Wise
Congratulations to all of our 2019 competitors for our best season ever!
The 2018-2019 Competition Year has marked a number of historic firsts for our Program! This AMTA Season saw two teams compete in the Opening Round Championship Series for the first time ever, as our A & B Teams traveled to Decatur, Georgia in March. Additionally, our A Team traveled to Philadelphia this April in what was our first appearance at the National Championship Tournament, taking 10th Place!
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Mock trial will undoubtedly give pre-law students an edge before starting law school, but any student has much to gain through participation. It's a great way to learn how to excel under pressure, improve your oratory skills, and work with others. Our alumni have succeeded in widely varying fields, from attending elite law schools, to serving in the U.S. Navy, to pursuing careers in neuroscience and engineering.
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Mock Trial is highly competitive, with over 750 registered teams from across the country. South Carolina has earned the right to compete beyond the Regional level 9 times in the last 11 seasons, when the current championship format was adopted. We ended the 2019 season with our first-ever Top 10 finish at the National Championship.
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Our program is made of 3 to 4 tight-knit teams of 6-10 members apiece, who work together to ensure that the program as a whole is successful. We are student run, which gives our members the responsibility of deciding the structure of the program, strategy, and team makeup. We run our own tournaments, recruit new members, and elect our leadership from within. It's a great way to make friends on campus and off! |
The invitational season in the fall is good preparation and tons of fun, but spring brings the road to the American Mock Trial Association National Championship. For the fourth season running, we were entrusted to host a Regional Tournament in our hometown of Columbia, SC. Regionals are the first step in narrowing the field for the National Championship.
