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 spring 2020, but if you reach out to us we'll add you to our interest list and send you a reminder once tryouts come around again next fall.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
In order to be considered, you simply need to be an undergraduate in good standing at UofSC. Mock trial experience is helpful, but by no means required. We happily welcome students of all disciplines, as mock trial provides opportunities and builds skill-sets that extend beyond the law.
Why Should I join?
Competition: We believe the best way to develop skills central to mock trial like public speaking, acting, and critical thinking is through hands-on experience in high stakes settings. Winning isn't everything, but we do our fair share of that too! In 2019, we made it through two levels of elimination tournaments to qualify for the National Championship, where we finished in 10th.
Community: Our program is made up of 35-45 talented and engaged gamecocks. We practice, compete, travel, eat, win, lose, and laugh together. The ups and downs of a mock trial season forges friendships that you won't soon forget!
Travel: Our teams have recently competed in tournaments in Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee, and everywhere in-between. You'll get to visit 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 of 35-45 talented and engaged gamecocks. We practice, compete, travel, eat, win, lose, and laugh together. The ups and downs of a mock trial season forges friendships that you won't soon forget!
Travel: Our teams have recently competed in tournaments in Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee, and everywhere in-between. You'll get to visit 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?
We practice multiple times 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.
If you have any questions, or just want to introduce yourself, reach out at somocktt@mailbox.sc.edu
