Pre-Law Program: Mock Trial Team Achievements

All students, regardless of major, are welcome to participate in Mock Trial. Mock Trial is a competition among teams of students taking on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a hypothetical case. Members of our mock trial teams participate in annual regional and national competitions, run by the American Mock Trial Association, gaining valuable experience and insights into the practice of law.

Traditionally, Manchester has done quite well in mock trial tournaments. Since 1992, Manchester mock trial team achievements have included 5 national tournament bids and 2 Spirit of AMTA awards.

Awards and Accomplishments

2009-2010
10th place finish, tied for 8th place (Honorable Mention)
Cincinnati Regional

6th place finish (Honorable Mention)
Quincy University Invitational

2005-2006
9th place finish (Honorable Mention)
South Bend Regional

6th place finish
Illinois State University Invitational

2002-2003
National Tournament bid
South Bend Regional

2001-2002
Spirit of AMTA award
Reilly Division, American Tournament

American Tournament bid
South Bend Regional

Spirit of AMTA award
South Bend Regional

1994-1995
National Tournament bid
Toledo Regional

1993-1994
National Tournament bid
Toledo Regional

1992-1993
National Tournament bid
Toledo Regional

Manchester students have also earned individual honors, including 18 Outstanding Attorney awards and 11 Outstanding Witness awards.

Students interested in Mock Trial should contact one of the coaches: Dr. Leonard Williams or Prof. Brad Pyrah.