Valparaiso University School of Law Mock Trial Team is comprised of 2Ls and 3Ls interested in the art of trial advocacy. The team’s mission is to foster the art of trial advocacy through a classroom component, an intraschool competition, and various competitions against other law schools. Mock Trial is intended to develop students’ oral advocacy skills, case preparation and presentation, and understanding of the ethical issues involved in trial advocacy. The team is dedicated to personal and professional development through working with local practitioners, judges, and professors to develop trial advocacy skills.
The team generally competes in four competitions per year:
