Judging requires an internet connection, a computer with a working microphone and webcam, and a quiet space free of distractions. All trials will be conducted by Zoom. There will be a brief orientation the week of the competition to explain the competition rules, scoring, and key Zoom features.
We will supply a date and Zoom link for the orientation closer to the competition. For each round you judge, you will receive CLE credit. Students will conduct direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, handle exhibits, deliver opening and closing statements, and raise and defend evidentiary objections.
To prepare you for your role as a Competition judge, you will receive via e-mail a copy of the case file several weeks before the competition. The top two regional teams will represent our region in The National Finals. These rounds present a total of six opportunities to participate. For additional information or questions, please contact Loretta Musial at [email protected]. The competition was held virtually this year beginning in February. The Region 2 competition took place on Thursday, February 18, , through Sunday, February 21, , over the Zoom video conference platform.
Twenty-teams teams, representing thirteen law schools participated. The Semi-Finals took place on Sunday, February The following schools advanced to the semi-finals:. The finals will be held virtually April , Advancing to the final rounds are:.
Cardozo School of Law. Anthony J. Demarco, Jr. Best Advocate in the Preliminary Rounds. There were 20 teams that participated from New York. Cornell and New York Law had single teams competing. He is from Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. During his years at Syracuse Law, he was won the Tiffany Cup in both and Currently, Adam is waiting to take the Pennsylvania Bar and has accepted a position as an associate at a Harrisburg criminal defense firm.
His team finished 3rd at the Tournament of Champions and won the National Trial Competition regional. He earned membership in the Order of the Barristers. He graduated from Syracuse in May Along with her teammates, Christy finished third in the Tournament of Champions competition and advanced to nationals in the National Trial Competition. In addition, Christy was a semifinalist in the National Online Trial Advocacy Competition where she competed against students from 67 law schools. Lisa J.
Lisa competed in the Tournament of Champions and the National Trial Competition her 2L year—she attributes her success to her trial partner, Ariel. Sandra Jovic is a third-year student at St. As someone who has interned at various prosecutorial offices, as well as the Legal Aid Society, Ms.
Jovic is constantly thinking about the role of the prosecutor in the criminal justice system. Click here to view the National Trial Competition Champions. True stories and helpful tips about living with anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health issues.
Visit texaslawyercare. Skip to main content. National Trial Competition. For updates, please follow us on Facebook. The Justice Resource Center would like to thank the teachers, school faculty, parents, and court staff for their hard work that makes this program possible.
Attorney-Coach Form. CLE credit information. Judge Application Form. Lawyers who serve as judges are eligible to receive CLE credits. Championship bowls are awarded to the winners and finalists. Ohlbaum plaque to honor the memory of Professor Ohlbaum, a stalwart in litigation education, mentor to countless trial lawyers in the state, and supporter of trial advocacy training for law students as a means of teaching them to be ethical and fair practicing lawyers.
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