Mock Trial

About

UC Irvine Law Mock Trial provides an opportunity for students to develop and showcase their oral advocacy skills. Participants serve as trial-level attorneys in a criminal or civil law hypothetical case after attending training sessions for opening and closing statements, direct and cross examinations, and objections. The purpose of UC Irvine Law Mock Trial is to allow law students to get a taste of trial work. No previous trial experience is required.

Competitions

The 2L/3L Competition provides an opportunity for second-year and third-year UC Irvine Law students to compete against each other and gain additional practice and experience. The Competition takes place during the spring semester.

Trainings

Before the competitions, the Mock Trial Board will provide trainings on effective direct examination, cross examination, and opening and closing statements. In addition, UC Irvine Law faculty members will assist with presentation and individual coaching.

UC Irvine Law Mock Trial Board 2025-2026

Co-Presidents:
Derek Yeghiazarian & Myles Maxie

External Relations Director:
Sagarika Chidella

Internal Relations Director:
Cade Cochran

Board At-Large Members:
Trevor Scott
Mia Alvarez
Aristotle Leung
Nathan Akiyoshi

Questions

Please send any questions to lawmocktrial@lawnet.uci.edu