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Every semester on Widener Law's campus, the American Association of Justice holds a mock trial competition for all students. Even 1Ls can participate and get their feet wet in courtroom experience.
This year, the problem was a criminal prosecution. The defendant was charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Her defense was a Battered Woman Defense claim (as close to a formal statute as the make believe jurisdiction of the state of Camelot, where the trial is based, has on file for self-defense). Each side consisted of two attorneys, and each side was required to get 2 witnesses.
This year, out of the possible 14 awards participants can win, the George Read Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta took home 10!!! These members will now be offered a spot on the two teams George Read will be sending to the 2011 National Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Competition in the D.C./Northern VA area. This event, drawing from over 300 Law School chapters, will be held on March 4th through the 5th.
And now that these members have tasted victory, they've turned their eyes on winning in March. Congratulations and good luck!
Upper Class Awards
Best overall advocate: James Lewis
Best opening: Traci Cosby
Best closing: Michael McNeil
Best direct: James D. Doyle
Best cross: Brian Legum
Best overall team: James Lewis & Michael McNeil
1L Awards
Best overall advocate: Clint Orem
Best closing: Dominic Carrera
Best cross: Erie Coney, Jr.
Best overall team: Vijaysen Yellareddigari & Roberto Rosales
Posted by: Andrew Quietmeyer
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