Whether you're an incoming freshman hoping to get involved on campus, or a current student who missed the chance to compete this year, it's never too early to start thinking about next fall! We've finalized our roster for the 2019-2020 school year, but if you reach out to us we'll add you to our interest list and remind you when tryouts get closer.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
Mock trial experience is helpful, but by no means required. In order to be considered, you simply need to be an undergraduate in good standing at UofSC. We happily welcome students of all disciplines, as mock trial provides opportunities that go far beyond the legal world.
Why Should I join?
Competition: We believe the best way to develop skills like teamwork, public speaking, acting, and critical thinking is through hands-on practice in high stakes settings. Winning isn't everything, but we do our fair share of that too! In 2019, we made it through two rounds of elimination tournaments to qualify for the National Championship, where we placed 10th.
Community: Our program is made up 35-45 talented and engaged gamecocks. We practice, compete, travel, eat, win, lose, and laugh together. The course of a mock trial season forges friendships that you won't soon forget!
Travel: This season, teams from the program will be going to Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee and everywhere in-between. You'll get to explore cities like Atlanta, Chicago, D.C. & New York. If law school is your path, representatives from the best are commonly at tournaments to meet you and answer questions!
Community: Our program is made up 35-45 talented and engaged gamecocks. We practice, compete, travel, eat, win, lose, and laugh together. The course of a mock trial season forges friendships that you won't soon forget!
Travel: This season, teams from the program will be going to Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee and everywhere in-between. You'll get to explore cities like Atlanta, Chicago, D.C. & New York. If law school is your path, representatives from the best are commonly at tournaments to meet you and answer questions!
What can i Expect?
Tryouts are different depending on whether a prospective member is interested in attorney roles, witness roles, or both. In general, they consist of an interview, an assessment of incoming mock trial knowledge, and a demonstration of public speaking skills. Reach out to us and we'll make sure you get the details!
What do you look for?
There are multiple practices per week, so members need to be able to manage their time well to enjoy mock trial alongside classes, jobs, and any other extracurricular responsibilities they have.
We want students who are eager to learn, passionate about advocacy, and quick on their feet. Show us that you can deliver information with confidence & style, think logically, and present yourself professionally. Experience in mock trial, debate, theater, model UN, academic competition, or another similar activity is worth mentioning.
We want students who are eager to learn, passionate about advocacy, and quick on their feet. Show us that you can deliver information with confidence & style, think logically, and present yourself professionally. Experience in mock trial, debate, theater, model UN, academic competition, or another similar activity is worth mentioning.
Contact us at somocktt@mailbox.sc.edu
