School of Law Students Participate in Mock Trial Competition
April 2, 2025
The UNM School of Law Mock Trial team competed in the 2025 Mock Trial Competition in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this February. The team competed against 13 other law schools in the region (with a total of 26 teams participating).
Students preparing for mock trial practice for nearly six weeks before the competition. Third-year law student Marrisa Casados explains, “Each team member puts in lots of time and effort into the case by collaborating, strategizing, and overall working very hard.” The team is led by UNM School of Law Distinguished Alumnus Steve Scholl (’89), as well as other members of the legal community who volunteer their time. Casados shared, “It is great to see how many former mock trial competitors are happy to return to our law school and invest their own time into us to help us improve our skills.”
Third-year law student Trisha Romero explains, “Mock Trial has changed my life, what law I want to practice, and how I attack law in general. I have learned so much and it will be my favorite memory of law school.” In addition to honing practical skills, students are also exposed to trial practice and the skills needed for appearing in a courtroom.
The School of Law would like to thank the many alumni and community members that volunteer their time to help with the Mock Trial Competition.
