General:

The Mock Trial Board is a student-run honorary society dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in trial advocacy. The Board conducts intrascholastic trial competitions, which are held under realistic conditions at area courthouses and judged by practicing litigators. Based upon performance in these competitions, top student litigators are selected for membership. In the spring semester, members of the Mock Trial Board represent the Law School at interscholastic competitions across the nation. The Law School has achieved national recognition based on the success of Mock Trial Board members in these competitions.

Objectives:

  • To promote excellence in written and oral trial advocacy among the students of The George Washington University Law School.
  • To enhance awareness of the need for stronger educational programs in the field of trial advocacy.
  • To encourage students to pursue careers in fields emphasizing trial advocacy.

 

The George Washington University Law School, Attention: Mock Trial Board, 2000 H Street, NW , Washington, D.C. 20052 mocktrial@law.gwu.edu