Mock Trial Spring 2020

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.

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.

2L/3L Competition Timeline: March - April 2020

Spring 2020 Results

Top 8 Competitors (in alphabetical order)

Emily Croucher
Emma Garcia
James Lamb
Jenae Rusch
Julienne Pasichow
Richie Angel
Ryan Ventura
Tom Collins

Top 2 Opening Statements

Winner: Jenae Rusch
Runner-Up: Julienne Pasichow

Top 2 Closing Arguments

Winner: Emma Garcia
Runner-Up: James Lamb

UCI Law Mock Trial 2020 Executive Board

Co-Chairs: Emily Croucher, Emily Genzlinger
Vice President of Internal Competition: Ethan Greene, Kayla Berger, Tyler Van Matre
Vice President of Judicial Relations: Dana Lui, Jordan Lowery
Vice President of Administration: Kelsey Goldman, Amanda Lapato