The 2019-2020 season is just around the corner! Whether you're an incoming freshman hoping to get involved on campus, or a current student who missed the opportunity to compete last season, we would love to hear from you! If you have any questions or just want a reminder about trying out for the team, make sure to contact us.
We'll be hosting interest meetings in the Russell House at 8pm on August 22nd (room 203) and August 29th (room 303) to provide an overview of the program and instructions for tryouts in early September. If you want to join the team, we strongly encourage that you attend one. We hope to see you there!
We'll be hosting interest meetings in the Russell House at 8pm on August 22nd (room 203) and August 29th (room 303) to provide an overview of the program and instructions for tryouts in early September. If you want to join the team, we strongly encourage that you attend one. We hope to see you there!
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, acting, public speaking, 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! Last season, we made it through two elimination tournaments to qualify for the National Championship, where we placed 10th in the country.
Community: Our program is made up 30-40 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, Texas and everywhere in-between. You'll get to check out cities like DC, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Chicago. 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 30-40 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, Texas and everywhere in-between. You'll get to check out cities like DC, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Chicago. 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. Come to our interest meeting for 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
