UNC Charlotte Mock Trial
Building the Next Generation of Lawyers and Leaders
Charlotte Mock Trial is a passionate community of students who aspire to enter the legal field. We’re more than a club - we’re a big family, dedicated to learning courtroom procedure, sharpening advocacy skills, and supporting one another. Together, we’re training tomorrow’s lawyers, judges, and policymakers.
Mock Trial is where we learn, compete, and grow.
Undoubtedly the most anticipated part of mock trial every year is being able to attend competitions. These are the best forms of practice we have before entering the elimination portion of the AMTA season.
Tournaments mean so much more to us than just honing our litigation skills. These weekends are where some of the closest bonds between all of us are made. Yes, we learn a great deal, but more importantly we make memories with people that are some of our closest friends!
However, competing is expensive.
- $350 registration per team, per tournament (and we now have 4 teams)!
- Travel, lodging, and meals add up quickly.
Our Goals
Since 2020, we’ve been rebuilding our organization to its former glory, and this past year we have had tremendous growth - we earned nearly 20 awards at competitions, our top team posted the highest record in program history, and we came this close to advancing past AMTA Regionals!
Even more exciting? Our membership has tripled since last year! With more students than ever eager to compete, we’re aiming even higher this season.
We want to ensure that no matter the size of our club, every member gets the best experience possible. Help us keep up our momentum so that we keep growing and succeeding.
Your support makes it possible for all of our teams to go to tournaments.
Please donate today!
You can double or triple the impact of your gift if your employer participates in a matching gift program. To see if your employer has a matching gift program, click here. If your company matches, complete your matching gift form and submit it to UNC Charlotte via mail (UNC Charlotte Foundation, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223), fax (704-687-7259) or email (mwinslow@charlotte.edu).
$25
Reasonable Suspicion
The easiest burden of proof - and the easiest way to support us. Your gift helps cover printing, case packets, and folders that every team member needs in competition.
$49
Probable Cause
Enough facts to believe in our case… and enough to feed hungry students. This donation helps provide meals for 4 students at an away competition.
$100
Preponderance of Evidence
“More likely than not” - and more than enough to make an impact. A $100 gift helps with materials like file boxes, demonstratives, and other supplies that keep us courtroom-ready.
$149
Clear and Convincing Evidence
When you’re firmly convinced, you know it matters. At this level, you’re helping cover gas and travel costs to get our teams safely to tournaments across the region.
$250
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The highest burden in the legal system - and one of the biggest ways you can help. Your donation makes sure students have a place to rest after long competition days by covering lodging for 4 team members.
$350
Courtroom Champion
No objections here - this level is game-changing. A $350 gift covers the full registration cost for an entire team, giving them their shot to compete.
