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March 24, 2011
A special thanks and congratulations to graduating seniors Bob O'Malley, Karolen Hasdoo, and Erica Perez. Their tireless commitment to the program will have a lasting impression on many students.
March 18 - 20, 2011
A team of UIC mockers competed in the Hamilton ORCS this weekend. The team flexed their muscle winning ballots by 17 points and 13 points. However, dissapointing judging caused them to be the "talk of the tab room" as other coaches couldn't beleive our point diffirential after two rounds was +30 -2. Though they fought to claim a spot in the top 6, the team fell just shy of advancing to the National Championship Tournament
March 11 - 13, 2011
A team filled with UIC Mock Trial newcomers competed in the Waukegan ORCS. The team fought their way through and beat some of the toughest competition including Northwestern and the National Champions from Northwood. Despite these great achievments, the team missed advancing to the National Championship Tournament. It was a great season!
February 26 - 27, 2011
UIC battled through a tough regional to earn 4th place honors and secure two bids to the Open Round Championship Site Tournament. Congrats to the team for making this 16 straight years UIC has earned a bid to a National Tournament!
August 22, 2010
Mark your calendars! The dates for the UIC Mock Trial Info Sessions are: August 30 - 10:00am & 12:00pm August 31 - 10:00am & 4:30pm September 1 - 10:00am & 3:30pm September 2 - 4:30pm ALL IN BSB ROOM 1171 SEE YOU THERE!!! April 11, 2010 Seven members from the UIC Mock Trial program began their off-season by competing at the 7th annual John Marshall Law School Undergraduate Diversity Mock Trial Competition. Three members of the Mock Trial team were recognized for their individual performances: Shannon Heath was awarded the Second Best Advocate Award and Majdi Sweis received the Third Best Advocate Award. And due to Robert O'Malley's excellent performance, UIC was awarded the John Marshall Platinum Award for having the three highest ranking advocates. Press Release March 22, 2010 The UIC Mock Trial team competed at the Opening Round of the National Championship in St. Paul, Minnesota last weekend. Team 1119 faced formidable opponents throughout the tournament and fought hard with most of the losses only being by 2 points or less. Although the season has ended, the National Championship tournament provided great experience for the largely underclassmen team, building and developing their skills for a strong representation next year February 22, 2010 Last weekend, the UIC Mock Trial Program sent two teams to the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Team 1119 finished with an impressive record of 7 wins and 1 loss, earning 1st place and the title of Regional Champion. Team 1118 finished against tough competition at the Regional Tournament. UIC had strong performances from many of its members throughout the weekend. Yasmin Ali, Andrew Buslik, Pratham Dear, Caroline Foreman and Shannon Heath all earned individual awards for their performances. This marks the 15th straight year that the UIC Mock Trial Program has sent a team to the National Tournament. UIC Mock Trial would like to thank all of its supporters for the work they have done to make UIC Regional Champions. Throughout the next few weeks, the team will focus on preparing for the Opening Round of the Championship Series in St.Paul, Minnesota. | UIC TEAMS at the 2011 Regional Tournament
What is Mock Trial? Collegiate Mock Trial is a competitive activity designed to teach students courtroom and trial techniques used in litigation. Each year, the American Mock Trial Association creates a fictitious case for undergraduate institutions to prepare for competition on a national level. Through this hands-on experience, students gain a vivid picture of typical trial protocol, stages, and techniques. Students learn first hand about the work of trial attorneys; improve their understanding of the court system, trial techniques, and argumentation. More importantly, mock trial improves students' ability to think critically, argue effectively, present ideas clearly, and adapt quickly. Why participate in Mock Trial? By working with a team of highly-motivated and hard-working individuals, students build unique relationships and friendships that could not be formed in a less intense environment. Although students from a wide-range of disciplines actively participate in mock trial, the experience is especially beneficial to those students interested in attending law school. Most law school admission counselors recognize a student's participation in mock trial as a substantial commitment to legal education. Furthermore, students with a mock trial background gain an advantage in law school because the skills emphasized in mock trial are the same skills that second-year law students study in a Trial Advocacy class. Finally, and most importantly, competitions are A LOT OF FUN!!!
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