Undergraduate Mock Trial Program Places Second at Bluejay Invitational
Team Flamingo poses with their award.
The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Mock Trial Team, Team Flamingo, placed second at the Bluejay Invitational at Creighton University on Nov. 5-6. Twenty-one mock trial teams from across the country traveled to compete in Omaha, Nebraska.
Team Flamingos had an overall record of going 7-1 that weekend. Cameron Willis also received 19 ranks for his role as a witness, one point shy of a perfect score. Jared Presley received 18 ranks for his role as an attorney.
Jared Presley said of the event "It has really made me feel like I could be a good attorney in the future."
Team Flamingos are led by co-captains Cameron Willis and Jacinda Montgomery and are coached by Charles Duell. Members of Team Flamingos are: Jared Presley, Noah Maher, Marlen Cuellar, Bryce Mitsdarfer, Clair Lawrence, Hayden Foster, Kersting, Madalyn Acton, and Homero Ruiz.
The University of Arkansas Mock Trial team is a trial simulation-based RSO that competes in tournaments across the country. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each fall semester.
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Abby Walton,
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501-551-8803,
abbywalton28@gmail.com
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