The Washington and Lee University Mock Trial Competition provides students the opportunity to plan litigation strategies, practice litigation techniques, prepare witnesses, and conduct a complete trial.  Each competitor conducts one direct examination and one cross-examination and presents either an opening statement or closing argument. The competitors are also responsible for making oral motions in limine and making and responding to objections during trial.

The 2009 Mock Trial Competition is open to all second and third-year students except the members of the Moot Court Executive Board.  Additionally, all first, second and third-year students who are not participating as attorneys can play the roles of witnesses. The first round and quarter-final rounds will be judged by mock trial administrators, Victoria Corder and Rob Dean. The semi-final round will be judged by Washington and Lee Law Professors.  A judge with recent trial experience will preside over the final round.

Be advised that the Honor System applies to every aspect of this competition.