Texas A&M Mock Trial Application Information
Thank you for your interest in joining Texas A&M Mock Trial! Applications are now open!
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Round 1: Application Submission
We want to get to know you! This application is so we can get a glimpse of your personality and prior experience. The questions we ask you are designed to get to know you, your strengths and weaknesses, team compatibility, and coach-ability. We encourage you to use this opportunity to answer authentically and to not just put down answers that you think we want to hear.
IMPORTANT:
There is a checkbox portion of the application that says “Auditioning to Be A: Witness/Attorney/Both”. If you circle “Witness” and make it to the audition phase, you will be expected to build a character and be able to answer questions as that character. If you circle “Attorney” and make it to the audition phase, you will be expected to present a prepared and impromptu speech. If you choose “Both” then you will build ONE character and answer questions as a witness AND present ONE prepared speech as an attorney.
Fill out the form below by our deadline of September 7th at 6 PM, 2026! After we have received all applications we will review them, and make the first round of cuts. You will be notified by the end of the day on September 8th, 2026 if you have made it to the next round.
Round 2: Group Interview
Congrats, you have made it to the group interview round! Our group interviews are 2 hour experiences requiring no prep or supplies. Come as you are! At this stage of the interview, we are assessing your ability to problem solve and work with others. You will be in small groups working together to solve 3 different tasks. Our officers and DEIA Laison will be observing and running the meeting, and taking notes for our officer's use for final team decisions.
There will be two sessions for the group interviews to accomodate different student schedules. The group interviews will be held on:
Session 1: September 9th, 6 - 8 PM
Session 2: September 10th, 6 - 8 PM
The group interview will be focused on teamwork, problem solving, and helping us understand how you think. Don't worry about preparing for anything beforehand!
Round 3: Auditions
The final round of our applications are our auditions! During the audition round, the questions and prompts we ask are to understand how you might interact in court given a certain situation or what role you might take if you join our team. Ultimately, we are striving to find what the best position will be for you on one of our competition teams.
Interviews can be stressful, so here's a short summary of what your audition will be like to ensure you are not caught off-guard: To start the audition, what you will present will depend on whether you chose Witness, Attorney, or Both in the application.
WITNESS:
If you are preparing to audition as a witness, you will read the affidavits in the pdf below and pick two witnesses whom you'd like to portray. The audition will be in the format of a direct examination — a back-and-forth Q&A that allows the witness to testify to information they know. You will then be cross-examined on both witnesses. Don’t be afraid to be dramatic! We’re less focused on word-for-word memorization and are looking to see if you can create a well-rounded, believable character from the monologues we’ve provided.
ATTORNEY:
If you are preparing to audition as an attorney, you will read the affidavits in the pdf below and prepare either an Opening Statement or Closing Argument. The audition format is structured into two parts: (1) a prepared speech based on the audition materials and (2) a more lighthearted impromptu speech which you will prepare and perform during the audition itself, no prep required. We’re focused on how well you can articulate your position and stick to it. Try to choose a firm stance; we want to see conviction in whatever side you take, regardless if you believe in that viewpoint or not.
BOTH:
If you are preparing to audition as both a witness and attorney, you will prepare ONE witness and prepare a direct examination accordingly. You will then be cross-examined as that witness. Next, you will perform either an Opening Statement or a Closing Argument.
