National Trial Team – Tryouts Instructions (10/28 & 10/30)
Our National Trial Team will be holding tryouts on Monday, October 28th and Wednesday, October 30th. This year the mock trial travel 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.
If you’re at all interested in the team, we encourage you to tryout. Here’s how:
- Join the TWEN page – “National Mock Trial Team”
- Sign-up for a tryout time slot in “Sign-up Sheets” on the TWEN page (10/28 and 10/30 from 4:00-5:30pm)*
- Review the case file located in “Course Materials” on the TWEN page
- Draft a 5-10 minute closing argument for the side of your choice (Plaintiff or Defense)
- Email your resume’ to Brigid Welsh (brigid.welsh@memphis.edu)
- Come tryout!
If you have any questions about the team or tryouts, reach out to Coach Welsh (brigid.welsh@memphis.edu). All of the important competition dates are on TWEN, as well as a link to the competition’s website.
*Alternate tryout arrangements can be made, if needed. Contact Brigid Welsh to schedule. The deadline to sign up for a tryout is Sunday, October 29th at 11:59PM.
