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Below is everything you need to know about how you can join UWMT and why you should. UWMT has finished taking on new members for the 2016-17 school year, but be sure to let us know if you are interested in trying out for next year's squad!
Why Join UWMT?
First and foremost, it's fun! The Club offers an immediate opportunity to meet people in a large university setting. It doesn't take long to become attached to people whom you see on a regular basis, especially while collaborating on something as entertaining and original as a mock trial case.
Unleash your alter ego. Mock trial is also the perfect chance to channel your creative, crazy, zealous, and/or (insert adjective here) passion for...anything. And as a result, you can rack up individual recognition and accolades!
Learn something new. Mock trial teaches things most people won't learn during college. Where else can you learn about fingerprint analysis, business partnerships, journalism, entomology (bugs), and the definition of "hearsay" in one place? From the ground up we pick a case theory, theme and presentation to improve as a group - it's applied knowledge as a collaborative effort.
Improve your public speaking. As a member of the team, you'll inevitably be given the chance to shine. By submerging yourself in a witness character, delivering a five minute opening, or conducting an examination of a witness, you'll get more opportunities to perfect your oratorical skills than you could have imagined. By the time the competitions arrive, team members revel and excel in the spotlight.
Perform in real courtrooms, in front of real attorneys and judges. Not many clubs at the University of Washington give undergraduates the opportunity to play a character, argue the law or ask for a guilty verdict in a real trial setting. Nor do many clubs provide the opportunity to work one-on-one with attorneys to help fine-tune your critical thinking and writing skills.
Travel. Colleges host mock trial tournaments across the country. We've been coast-to-coast, from Manhattan to Hollywood in a few weeks' time. Even better - we travel as a team that represents the University of Washington.
Unleash your alter ego. Mock trial is also the perfect chance to channel your creative, crazy, zealous, and/or (insert adjective here) passion for...anything. And as a result, you can rack up individual recognition and accolades!
Learn something new. Mock trial teaches things most people won't learn during college. Where else can you learn about fingerprint analysis, business partnerships, journalism, entomology (bugs), and the definition of "hearsay" in one place? From the ground up we pick a case theory, theme and presentation to improve as a group - it's applied knowledge as a collaborative effort.
Improve your public speaking. As a member of the team, you'll inevitably be given the chance to shine. By submerging yourself in a witness character, delivering a five minute opening, or conducting an examination of a witness, you'll get more opportunities to perfect your oratorical skills than you could have imagined. By the time the competitions arrive, team members revel and excel in the spotlight.
Perform in real courtrooms, in front of real attorneys and judges. Not many clubs at the University of Washington give undergraduates the opportunity to play a character, argue the law or ask for a guilty verdict in a real trial setting. Nor do many clubs provide the opportunity to work one-on-one with attorneys to help fine-tune your critical thinking and writing skills.
Travel. Colleges host mock trial tournaments across the country. We've been coast-to-coast, from Manhattan to Hollywood in a few weeks' time. Even better - we travel as a team that represents the University of Washington.
How to Join
Step 1: Contact us!
We are always available to answer any questions you may have about mock trial. The time commitment is quite significant, but if are at all interested in joining, please send us a message and we can talk about things in more detail.
Step 2: Attend an informational meeting
At the beginning of Fall Quarter we hold open meetings so we can address any questions personally and give you a feel for what it's like to be a part of mock trial at the UW. This year's meetings will be on Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5 at 7pm. Location information coming soon!
Step 3: Sign up and prepare for a tryout
You can sign up for a tryout at the informational meetings, via email, or by clicking the link at the top of the page. You'll be asked to deliver a short speech about a topic of your choosing, then coaches and program officers may ask you some questions to test your quick thinking. If you have prior mock trial experience, please avoid using any material you prepared for competition.
We are always available to answer any questions you may have about mock trial. The time commitment is quite significant, but if are at all interested in joining, please send us a message and we can talk about things in more detail.
Step 2: Attend an informational meeting
At the beginning of Fall Quarter we hold open meetings so we can address any questions personally and give you a feel for what it's like to be a part of mock trial at the UW. This year's meetings will be on Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5 at 7pm. Location information coming soon!
Step 3: Sign up and prepare for a tryout
You can sign up for a tryout at the informational meetings, via email, or by clicking the link at the top of the page. You'll be asked to deliver a short speech about a topic of your choosing, then coaches and program officers may ask you some questions to test your quick thinking. If you have prior mock trial experience, please avoid using any material you prepared for competition.
