Experience the thrill of courtroom drama in Mock Trial Camp! We'll explore the life of a trial lawyer as we study the law, learn the legal lingo, and prepare for a final mock trial at the end of the week. When we're done, you'll know how to approach a case, question witnesses, and perform persuasive closing arguments. You'll sharpen your public speaking and critical thinking skills as you advocate for your client in a fictional trial, and even leave with a video of your performance! Open to students ages 12-17.
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Day Camp Option Only
8:30am-3:30pm
This is a four-day camp that runs from Tuesday-Friday.
This camp takes place each day at the Georgia Center, but students may travel around campus by foot or bus for specific activities. More detailed information will be available closer to the camp start date.
Day Camp - $310
- Optional Extended Day (Legion Pool) - $25
Partial financial assistance may be available for students who need it. To request assistance, please follow the directions listed in the Financial Aid Request form, which is located on the right hand side of this page. If you have any questions about the process, please call us at 706-542-3537 or email us at questions [at] georgiacenter [dot] uga [dot] edu.
Ethan Treacy has 7 years of competition experience in Mock Trial, and served as an Executive Board member of UGA Undergraduate Mock Trial for two years. In that time, UGA Mock Trial became one of the most respected and competitive programs in the country, placing 3rd in the nation out of 600 teams in 2011. As a captain of the program's "A" team, Ethan helped to defeat opponents from prestigious private, Ivy League, and state universities, and won 7 individual awards as an attorney. This is Ethan's second year as a Summer Academy instructor.
Students may want to bring a flash drive to save their written arguments and statements. A detailed list of supplies needed for your camp program will be emailed to you two weeks before camp begins.