Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition

2010-2011 Registration is NOW OPEN!

To register please click here. Please note that registration must be completed online. If you have any questions please contact Kara Akins at mocktrial@nblsa.org.

In March of 2002, at NBLSA's General Convention, the body voted to create a National Mock Trial Competition, in order to develop future lawyers with strong courtroom skills as they prepare for various components of a trial. Each year, hundreds of competitors compete on the regional levels in the hopes of ultimately becoming one of the top three teams in the Nation. I challenge all of you to continue sharpening your trial advocacy skills through participation in the TMMTC.

Competition Improvements

This year promises to be a transformative one as there are many exciting improvements and changes to the competition under way.

First, registration will occur online (link will be posted once registration opens) this year.

Second, competitors will have access to a more streamlined grievance process and will be competing under less strict anonymity rules.

Third, spectators will be allowed to observe beginning in the quarterfinal rounds. This is subject to space availability and will be determined by the Regional Directors and National Director for each of their respective competitions.

Fourth, teams will have the opportunity to choose from additional case materials this year. Both the prosecution and defense will have an opportunity to choose which two witnesses, out of the three provided, that they would like to use to craft a theory of their case and to present their case-in-chief.

Lastly, teams will now be presented with the final breakdown of scores, in all trials, following the end of each round. The tabulation will depict the match-up of teams, who won and who lost, and the point differential.

2010-2011 Important Dates and Fees

• July 16, 2010: 2010-2011 Competition Rules released on TWEN page, Google Group and NBLSA webpage.
• August 30, 2010 (midnight EST): Qualification Requirements, 2010-2011 TMMTC Problem released on TWEN page, Google Group, and NBLSA webpage.
• September 5, 2010 - October 3, 2010: $300 Early Bird Registration.
• September 5, 2010 - October 15, 2010: $300 Multiple team discount registration period.
• October 2, 2010 (midnight EST): Deadline for competitors and coaches to send questions and concerns about the problem to mocktrial@nblsa.org.
• October 4, 2010 - November 14, 2010: $350 Regular Registration Period.
• October 14, 2010 (midnight EST): Answers to substantive questions, scoring rubric and sheets, grievance sheet released on TWEN page, Google Group, and NBLSA homepage
• November 15, 2010 - November 30, 2010: $375 Late Registration Period.
• January 12- February 16, 2011: Regional Competitions
• March 9-13, 2011: National Competition, Houston, TX

2010-2011 Team

National Team

National Director: Kara Akins (University of Virginia School of Law)
National Specialist: Chioma Chukwu (University of Virginia School of Law)
National Specialist: Celina Fletcher (North Carolina Central University School of Law)
National Specialist: Dominique Young (Florida A&M University School of Law)

Regional Directors

Northeast Regional Director: Marsha Beckford (Quinnipiac University School of Law)
Midwest Regional Director: Karrah Miller (Valparaiso University School of Law)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director: Anthony Ho (University of Baltimore School of Law)
Rocky Mountain Regional Director: Rachel Kelly (Thurgood Marshall School of Law)
Southern Regional Director: Tiffany Tate (Loyola University of New Orleans)
Western Regional Director: Terrence Williams (Pepperdine University School of Law)

Advisors

National Mock Trial Advisor: Stephen Anthony, Esq.
National Mock Trial Advisor: Kate Skagerberg, Esq.
National Mock Trial Advisor: Lt. Col. Kwasi Hawks, Military Judge
National Mock Trial Advisor: Shantel Boone, Esq.
National Mock Trial Advisor: Gregory Mitchell, J.D., Ph.D
National Mock Trial Advisor: David A. Radovich, Esq.
National Mock Trial Advisor: Ryan Faulconer, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division

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