National Mock Trial Travel Team – Tryouts 10/28 & 10/30

The National Mock Trial Team will be holding tryouts on Monday, October 28^th and Wednesday, October 30^th.  This year the team will be coached by Brigid Welsh, Neighborhood Preservation Clinic staff attorney, with assistance from Professor Danny Schaffzin and Shelby County Assistant District Attorneys Ashley Finch and Katie Farley.  The National Mock Trial team participates in one of the largest mock trial competitions in the country, the National Trial Competition, which is co-sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.  Being a member of this team provides 2Ls and 3Ls a unique opportunity to hone litigation skills and master the rules of evidence in a fun, supportive, yet challenging environment.

Coach Welsh will be at the Moot Court Board Travel Team Interest Meeting on Wednesday, October 23^rd at 12:00pm in the small moot court room on the 3^rd floor (FREE PIZZA!) to provide more information and answer questions about joining the National Mock Trial team.   Information can also be found by joining the “National Mock Trial Team” TWEN page or by emailing Coach Welsh at Brigid.Welsh@memphis.edu