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UNC Charlotte Mock Trial Makes History - and We’re Not Done Yet!
The UNC Charlotte Mock Trial Program is off to an incredible start this season - and it’s all thanks to your support!
With over 50 students participating, this is our largest team in program history! In just the first few tournaments, our students have already made their mark.
After a strong showing at William & Mary, where A Team Co-Captain Wyatt Smith was named Top Witness, our program sent three teams to the Davidson College Wildcat Classic Invitational; another record-breaking milestone.
For the first time ever, two of our teams placed at the same tournament:
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Individual honors were awarded to:
- Wyatt Smith (A) – Best Witness (tied for top overall)
- Ethan Harris (B) – Best Witness and Best Attorney (a rare double honor)
- Ryan Sterling (D) – Best Witness
- Karen Czapowski (A) – Second-highest scoring attorney overall
Your generosity makes these successes possible. Because of you, our students can continue competing, growing, and representing UNC Charlotte with pride.
With only 4 days left in our crowdfunding campaign, we’re stretching our goal and need your help to finish strong!
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Every gift - and every share - fuels our continued success. Thank you for believing in us!
- Charlotte Mock Trial
See how your support of Mock Trial is already making an impact - and how you can keep it going!
Dear supporters,
Your generosity has powered an incredible start to the semester - both in the courtroom and in our community!
A few weeks ago, our team volunteered at UNC Charlotte’s International Festival, helping clean up around Halton Arena and connecting with students from across the globe.
Then last week, we competed at William & Mary’s Colonial Classic Invitational, where we faced the third-toughest schedule in the tournament - and Wyatt Smith was named the top-ranked witness of the competition!
Your gifts make experiences like these possible - from travel and competition fees to opportunities that strengthen our skills and friendships.
Please share our crowdfunding page with friends and your networks to help us reach our goals! The link is crowdfund.charlotte.edu/MockTrial
Every share brings us closer to our goal and helps future lawyers and leaders find their voice!
Thank you for believing in us,
Charlotte Mock Trial
$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.
