About the Mock Trial Program
The Mock Trial program consists of two components — the mock trial team and the mock trial course. Students choose to participate in both or either independently.
Mock trial team
On the mock trial team, students use trial advocacy skills to try cases. Teams work to enhance their trial advocacy skills and travel across the country, representing UMKC and competing for a national title.
Trial advocacy course
Students follow a criminal case from arraignment to appeal to learn about the rules and structures that apply at each stage and gain experience reading and briefing decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. After learning about the process, students then have the opportunity to try a criminal case.
Participation requirements
To participate on the mock trial team or in the mock trial course, you must be an enrolled undergraduate student and in good standing at UMKC. Students at all stages of their undergraduate career are welcome.