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American Mock Trial Association

The American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) serves as the governing body for intercollegiate mock trial competition. Through engaging in trial simulations in competition with teams from other institutions, students develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, as well as knowledge of legal practices and procedures. AMTA sponsors regional and national-level competitions, as well as providing interesting and complex case materials for academic use. To learn more about AMTA, click here.

Mizzou Mock Trial Association

Mizzou enjoyed a successful 2014-2015 season. At AMTA’s Regional Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, both of Mizzou’s teams distinguished themselves by placing in the Top 8 and advancing to AMTA’s Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS). Multiple team members earned All-Regional Best Attorney and Best Witness awards. At ORCS, one team member earned a Best Witness Award. During the 2013-2014 season, one of Mizzou’s teams advanced to ORCS. The 2012-2013 season was the first year Mizzou competed at AMTA’s National Championship Tournament. That season, Mizzou placed in the Top 4 at ORCS and took home numerous Best Attorney and Best Witness awards throughout the year.

Austin Gassen makes an objection during a competition at the Blues City Scrimmage in Memphis, Tennessee.

Justin Moore examines a witness at the Blues City Scrimmage in Memphis, Tennessee.