Author Archives: Roman Zelvenschi

“In my years as a practicing attorney and now as a teacher of exceptional high school law students, coaching mock trial teams has honestly been the most rewarding experience of my life. It is such a pleasure to observe my students learn and master c...

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“The mock trial experience is very enriching not only for the students but for coaches as well. I enjoyed watching how the students “evolved” during the process of learning to compete in mock trial. It brings an eclectic group of persona...

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“Participating in Mock Trial definitely challenged me and pushed me pass my academic limits. It opened new doors in the law field for me and I had a lot of fun practicing with my team and travelling to the competition. I would definitely do it again” ...

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“When I joined the mock trial team as a freshman three years ago, I expected some sort of “Law and Order” type procedure, complete with overly dramatic objections and witnesses passing out on the stand. After about a week on the Skyline Mock Tri...

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“The mock trial was quite honestly one of the most exhilarating experiences I have ever had in my course of public speaking. I cannot wait to participate once again in the coming year.” Edwin Aguilar – MacArthur High School – 2015 Mock...

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“Participating in Mock Trial as both a judge and as in the distant past as a drafter of the case problems has been a wonderful experience—watching the students learn, challenge themselves and grow in their level of confidence in themselves and wha...

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“I tell every one of my associates, and the young lawyers I mentor, that one of the best ways to learn new trial skills is to judge high school mock trial. I learn something new every year. Sometimes it’s persuasive storytelling techniques, someti...

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“I have volunteered as a judge for the Texas high school mock trial competition for many years.  I also coach competitive mock trial at the college level for The University of Texas at Dallas.  I believe, and teach my students, that the skills dev...

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“I truly enjoyed my experience at the State’s mock trial competition. I’ve practiced real estate law for 8 years and gained a new perspective. In trial, we focus on our own tasks, but as a judge, sitting in the jury box, I observed the actions o...

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“I’ve been privileged to serve a judge for 30 years.  The level of skill and the strength of commitment shown by the teams have been consistently impressive.  Whatever profession these young people pursue, it is a pleasure to watch them in action as...

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