Mock Trial Spring 2021

About

UCI Law Mock Trial provides an opportunity for students to develop and showcase their oral advocacy skills. Participants serve as trial-level attorneys in a criminal or civil law hypothetical case after attending training sessions for opening and closing statements, direct and cross examinations, and objections. The purpose of UCI Law Mock Trial is to allow law students to get a taste of trial work. No previous trial experience is required.

Competitions

The 2L/3L Competition provides an opportunity for second-year and third-year UCI Law students to compete against each other and gain additional practice and experience.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Competition will take place remotely.

2L/3L Competition Timeline: March - April 2021

Spring 2021 Results

First Place: Alexis Weitzner

Second Place: Diana Hoag

Top Opening Statement:

Winner: Eddie Coronado

Top Scoring Direct Examination:

Winner: Diana Hoag
Runner-Up: Eddie Coronado

Top Scoring Cross Examination:

Winner: Diana Hoag
Runner-Up: Alexis Weitzner
3rd: Cash Standing

Top Scoring Closing Statement:

Winner: Alexis Weitzner
Runner-Up: Diana Hoag
3rd: Cash Standing

Top Scoring Organization:

Winner: Alexis Weitzner
Runner up: Diana Hoag
3rd: Eddie Coronado

Top Scoring Professionalism:

Winners: Diana Hoag tied with Alexis Weitzner
Runner-Up: Eddie Coronado

Top Scoring Overall Opening & Direct:

Eddie Coronado

Top Scoring Overall Cross & Closing:

Winner: Alexis Weitzner
Runner-Up: Diana Hoag
3rd: Cash Standing

Trainings

Before the competitions, the Mock Trial Board will provide trainings on effective direct examination, cross examination, and opening and closing statements. In addition, UC Irvine Law faculty members will assist with presentation and individual coaching.

UCI Law Mock Trial Executive Board

Co-Chairs: Emma Garcia
Vice President of Internal Competition: Ethan Greene and Faran Imani
Vice President of Judicial Relations: Sophia Papaiouannou
Vice President of Administration: Diana Hoag