“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...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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” ...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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...
Continue Reading“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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