Mission
Wheaton College Mock Trial exists to give students of all majors an opportunity to explore the legal world and gain first-hand experience on how a trial is conducted.
The Basics
A “Mock Trial Team” consists of 6-10 members who play lawyers and witnesses in a fictitious case provided by the American Mock Trial Association, or AMTA. Over the course of the year, the team works with the case material to develop direct examinations, cross examinations, opening statements, and closing arguments—a complete case for both prosecution/plaintiff and defense. After preparing its case, the team travels around the country to compete against other colleges and universities in rounds scored by volunteer judges and lawyers.
We have three attorney coaches—Brooks Locke, Diane Michalak, and Eric Pierce—who are strongly committed to advancing the team and investing in each member. The attorney coaches assist the team members in drafting case documents and in understanding the Rules of Evidence. This year, we have two teams, both of which will eventually compete in AMTA’s Regional Competition in February.
Where can I learn more?
Check us out on the web!
To learn more about Wheaton Mock Trial, visit our website at http://www.legal-beagle.net/wcmt/. For real-time updates on the team’s progress throughout the year, like our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/WCMockTrial) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wcmocktrial)!
You can direct any questions to either one of the team’s student captains, Trenton Van Oss or McNair Nichols .