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UCLA Summer Mock Trial Institute
June 22 - June 28, 2009
UCLA Mock Trial Institute Introduction Videos
Click on a question below to see a UCLA Mock Trial Representative answer it for you.
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Gonzalo Freixes, J.D.
Coach, UCLA Mock Trial Program
Professor, UCLA School of Management
1. What is Mock Trial?
2. What will students have to learn?
3. Will this be an enjoyable experience for students?
4. What kind of skills will the students learn to take back and use in an academia?
5. Is Mock Trial only for students interested in careers in law?
6. Learn about UCLA Mock Trial
7. Who are the students who participate in UCLA Mock Trial?
8. How is the interaction between the UCLA Students and the high school students coming for the mock trial institute?
9. Learn about bringing in outside resources
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Devon Stone
3rd Year UCLA Student
UCLA Mock Trial Member
1. What is the difference between high school and college Mock Trial?
2. What kind of skills did you learn in UCLA Mock Trial?
3. How does your major relate to Mock Trial?
4. What is the most fun aspect of Mock Trial?
5. Why are you looking forward to working with the high school students?
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Brent Wisner
4th Year UCLA Student
UCLA Mock Trial Member
1. How does your major relate to Mock Trial?
2. What kind of things have you learned by participating in UCLA Mock Trial?
3. What is the most fun aspect of Mock Trial?
Student Quotes
"The Mock Trial Institute required hard work, but it was really fun and definitely a rewarding experience, even for those of us who already had prior mock trial experience.""UCLA is a beautiful campus, and safe I've also found. Even though studying law is difficult, it is extremely interesting."
"I really learned a lot and I had a lot of fun. I had never done Mock Trial before and this really sparked my interest."
"Thank you for providing me with an absolutely wonderful week filled with learning and new experiences. I made a lot of new friends and had lots of fun while working long hours that truly flew by each day."
"The lectures were interesting and taught me skills I am confident will be useful in my future endeavors in both mock trial and a career in law and management."
"The guest speakers and field trip provided me with a better understanding of presentation skills and the 'real-life' world of law."
"I loved it! It was a great experience and made me want to continue with Mock Trial. It also increased my interest in UCLA as a college."
"I feel more confident in my abilities and understanding of law."
"This was a great experience for me. I entered this institute with no previous Mock Trial experience, but will leave with a polished repertoire of skills that should prove useful not only if I decide to pursue law as a career, but in all other avenues and aspects of life."
"I truly enjoyed learning how to develop courtroom strategies and arguments to support my team's position in each trial and must say that I also enjoyed the ability to develop and present character witness testimony."
"I loved how the counselors were so excited about what they were teaching. Also, Professor Freixes is an incredible, dynamic instructor that brought the world of Mock Trial alive for me."
"I really liked it. It taught me how to argue and keep my cool in the face of danger."
"The UCLA Mock Trial Institute is a wonderful program and I would encourage all students who yearn to expand their knowledge and gain a better understanding of the legal process to attend the program. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the UCLA Mock Trial Institute!"