group of students from mock trial in front of younts conference center building

About Mock Trial Team

The Stetson Undergraduate Mock Trial Team is a group of about 20 undergraduate students and two coaches. We have 2 teams that compete under the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA), going head-to-head against other universities from all across the United States.

We were established in 2013 by a small group of students and have been growing ever since. When starting this team, only one member had any previous experience with mock trials and has helped all of us through his knowledge and the help of our coaches to be the growing success that we are today.

Although most members plan to attend law school after graduation, members learn skills applicable to every person, no matter their career ambitions. Members ultimately develop critical thinking, public speaking skills, and the ability to form rational oral arguments on demand. Involvement on the team also entails learning legal procedure and courtroom etiquette.

2023-2024 Season

University of South Florida:

  • Outstanding Attorney: Tristyn Rampersad
  • Outstanding Witness: Mary DeNote

Emory University:

  • Outstanding Attorney: Alejandra Correa
  • Outstanding Witness: Madyson Gennett

Florida International University:

  • 3rd Place Team Award
  • Outstanding Attorney: Alejandra Correa
  • Outstanding Attorney: Rachel Faulkner
  • Outstanding Witness: Gabby Araque

Florida State University:

  • Outstanding Witness: Rachel Faulkner

University of Alabama:

  • Team Honorable Mention
  • Outstanding Witness: Madyson Gennett (Prosecution)
  • Outstanding Witness: Madyson Gennett (Defense)

University of North Carolina:

  • Outstanding Attorney: Tristyn Rampersad
  • Outstanding Attorney: Rachel Faulkner

University of Florida:

  • 2nd Place Team Award
  • Outstanding Witness: Madyson Gennett

Regionals:

  • Team Honorable Mention
  • Bid to the Opening Round Champion Series
  • Outstanding Attorney: Alejandra Correa
  • Outstanding Witness: Peyton France

2022-2023 Season

University of New Hampshire:

  • 2nd Place Team Award
  • Outstanding Attorney: Colin Snyder
  • Outstanding Witness: Solielle Vertus

University of South Florida:

  • Outstanding Witness: Gabby Araque

Regionals:

  • Team Honorable Mention
  • Bid to the Opening Round Champion Series
  • Outstanding Attorney: Alejandra Correa
  • Outstanding Witness: Gabby Araque

ORCS:

  • Outstanding Witness: Madyson Gennett

2021-2022 Season

Regionals:

  • Outstanding Attorney: Alejandra Correa
  • Outstanding Attorney: Parker Lewin

Places Traveled:

  • Tampa, FL
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Gainsville, FL
  • Miami, FL
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Greenville, SC
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Durham, NH