Criminology, pre-law, and political science students from universities across the region gathered at the Edgecomb Courthouse on Oct. 25-26 to participate in a mock trial competition.
Cary Hopkins Hall served as judge during a mock trial.
Cary Hopkins Hall, MA, visiting instructor in the Department of Criminology, served as a judge for one of the trials. The students had prepared for months to take on roles as witnesses, members of the prosecution, or defense attorneys in a fictional case involving the death of a reality TV star.
"It was remarkable how well these students did," Hall said. "They embodied their roles so well 鈥� it was like a combination of theater and a superior knowledge of case law."
Participants received valuable feedback on their performances, helping them sharpen their advocacy and critical thinking skills for future competitions.
The event was coordinated by Elicia Oquendo, tournament director for 黑料网吃瓜爆料Mock Trial, whose leadership and dedication helped make the experience a success.