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Interested in acting, public speaking, debating or the law? Georgetown Mock Trial is a competitive club that attends tournaments around the country.
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Each year we receive a case (alternating between criminal and civil) from the American Mock Trial Association. Students on the team assume roles as lawyers and witnesses and compete against students from other schools in front of judges. Tryouts for new members take place each fall semester. See us at SAC Fair or contact us at [email protected] for more information!

11/28/2022

Hello Hoyas, hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

We are proud to announce that GUMT and the Minority Pre-Law Association will be hosting a Law Q&A Panel this Wednesday at 7pm in the HFSC Herman Room! This event will be featuring current practicing lawyers who are alumni of the Nu Beta Chapter fraternity.

This event is open to ALL Georgetown students, if you have any questions please reach out to [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

11/21/2022

A huge congrats to Team Bitcoin for their incredible performance at the The Pirate Invitational hosted by this weekend! They finished with an amazing 6-1-1 record, placing 3rd overall! A special shout-out to for winning an Outstanding Witness award with 16 ranks on the defense, for winning an Outstanding Witness Award with 19 ranks on the Plaintiff, and for winning an Outstanding Attorney Award with 18 ranks on the Plaintiff! Congrats, you all had an insane fall season and can’t wait to see wait you guys can do in the spring!

11/16/2022

A huge shoutout to Team Ratatouille for their amazing performance at the The Boston Tea Party hosted by this weekend! Also special shout-out to .patell for winning an Outstanding Witness award with 18 ranks on the defense! Congrats, you all had an amazing fall season and can’t wait to see wait you guys can do in the spring!

10/24/2022

A huge congratulations to Team Ratatouille for their amazing performance at the Charm City Classic hosted by this weekend! Also special shout-out to for winning an Outstanding Witness award with 17 ranks on the defense! You all are incredible, and can’t wait to see you continue to kill it the rest of the season! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/18/2022

Another huge congratulations to Team Bitcoin for their amazing performance at the Happy Valley Invitational hosted by this weekend! They finished with an amazing 5-3 record, earning an honorable mention! Also special shout-out to for winning an Outstanding Attorney award with 18 ranks on the defense! You all are amazing, and can’t wait to see you continue to kill it the rest of the season! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/17/2022

A huge congratulations to Team Nacho for their amazing performance at the Happy Valley Invitational hosted by this weekend! They finished with an impressive 4-4 record! You all are incredible, and can’t wait to see you crush the rest of your season! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/14/2022

Finally to wrap up our Meet the New Members Series is Daniela Castillo (MSB ‘26)!  
Major: International Business
Minor: French

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I have a rather unhealthy obsession with doing mock trial and love running a good cross or arguing an objection. Going into college, I knew I wanted to continue doing mock trial and get a look into the world of college mock trial. Mock trial people are also just fun to hang out with, if we're being honest.

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I'm excited to compete against other universities and see the styles of other college mock trial teams. I'm excited to drive to tournaments and get to know the team better as the year continues:)

That’s it for our new members, but stay tuned for tournament updates as we compete throughout the rest of the semester!

10/13/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Sophie Molitor (COL ‘26)!  
Major: Undecided

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I love creative problem-solving and coming up with clever solutions to tricky situations! I also hope to go into law someday, and GUMT seemed like a great opportunity to develop some new skills and meet new people!

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I'm really excited to get to know my team better and collaborate with them as we compete in different tournaments!

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/12/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Reese Yoshikawa (COL ‘26)!  
Major: Government & JUPS
Minor: Philosophy

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I have a passion for law and public speaking and I wanted to find a family at Georgetown that I could bond with through our aspirations and life experiences. Plus, GUMT is the best club on campus.

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I am excited to go to competitions with the team and experience Mock Trial on the collegiate level with my new MT fam!

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/11/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is A.J. Shpetner (COL ‘26)!  
Major: American Studies
Minor: Business Studies

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I wanted to learn how to level up my speaking abilities, and I love to act/do improv.

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I am the most excited to get on the road and compete! Nothing gets me more locked in.

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/10/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Dylan Phan (COL ‘26)!  
Major: Political Economy
Minor: Philosophy

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I spent a ton of my time in high school digging through pre-trial case law, studying objections, and practicing statements. I loved my high school mock trial experience, and I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to continue participating in the program.

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

No doubt, team trips to tournaments! I really look forward to taking part in the team’s spirit, unity, and camaraderie, so I can’t wait to get on the road to compete!

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/09/2022

Introducing Georgetown Mock Trial 2022-2023!!!

We are incredibly excited for this upcoming year of competition and can’t wait to see all that this group can accomplish together!

Stay tuned for the rest of our new member spotlights this week, and wish us luck for our first tournament this weekend!

10/08/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Maya Dow (COL ‘26)!  
Major: Economics

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I love the mix of intense competition and tightly-knit community that mock trial offers. There's nothing like it.

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I'm looking forward to getting to know my teammates and presenting in a real courtroom again.

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/07/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Nate Schindler (MSB ‘26)!  
Major: Marketing & Management
Minor: Graphic Design

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for Mock Trial because I spent four years in my high school program and really fell in love with it. The combination of analytical thinking and public speaking presented a really cool opportunity to develop two important skills in one activity.

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I'm really excited to be back in the courtroom in person this year.

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/06/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Cynthia Lu (SFS ‘26)!  
Major: Undecided

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I loved high school mock trial so much that I wanted to continue in college! I met such amazing friends through mock trial and it helped me grow out of my shell. It doesn’t hurt that I hope to go into law :-)

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I’m looking forward to improving my in-person mock trial skills and traveling to tournaments. I’m also really excited to get to know this team!

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/05/2022

Next up in our Meet the New Members Series is Halina Kwan (SoH ‘26)!  
Major: Healthcare Management and Policy

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I was on a student-run Mock Trial team in high school and had a lot of fun learning about trial procedures and competing with my friends. I knew I wanted to continue Mock Trial and get involved with GUMT ever since I started applying to the university in high school!

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

I’m very excited about the opportunity to travel with the team and attend various competitions outside the DC area. I’m also excited to work with my new teammates and become friends with everyone :)

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

10/04/2022

Today we’re kicking off our Meet the New Members Series with Marissa Wang (COL ‘26)!  
Major: Government & Economics
Minor: Spanish

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I wanted to try out for Mock Trial because I really enjoyed my time on my high school's mock trial team and I really wanted to continue in college. Plus, I thought it would be a good way to make new friends!

Q) What are you most excited for this year?

Super excited for new team memories and exciting competition moments!

Stay tuned to meet the rest of our incredible new members!

09/09/2022

🗣FIND US AT CAB FAIR TOMORROW FROM 11-2!!!🗣

Sign up for an info sessions, link in bio!

Questions? Email [email protected]

09/07/2022

Want to learn more about what GUMT does? Curious about our tryout process? Want to meet members of the team? Or maybe your wondering what the heck mock trial is?

Then come to one of our info-sessions! Use the link in our bio to sign up for one, or find us at CAB fair this weekend!

*You must attend one of the info-sessions to sign up for a tryout, if you cannot make it please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]

09/06/2022

Save the dates‼️‼️‼️
Interested in Mock Trial? Find us at CAB fair this Saturday from 11-2!
We’ll be hosting 3 info sessions on the 11th, 12th, and 13th, information on how to sign up coming soon!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/27/2022

Finally we have our President, Mikey Young (MSB ‘23)!  
Major: Financing
Minor: Entrepreneurship

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT many moons ago because I had an interest in pursuing a career in corporate law, but I had no clue, outside of Law and Order, as to how things worked.

Q) What is your favorite part/memory of GUMT?

The people! My favorite memories all tie back to the different club members I share the memory with. In fact, it's the people of this club that made me feel so welcome on this campus my freshman year! I have always felt indebted to those individuals, and I aim to inspire the new members that join us in the same way that I was once inspired.

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/26/2022

Up next we have our Vice President, Audrey Wills (SFS ‘23)!  
Major: Regional and Comparative Studies
Minor: Arabic

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I had done mock trial once at a summer program in high school, and had absolutely fallen in love with it! I loved performing, arguing, and courtroom dramas, so I thought it would be a really good intersection of my interests and a good way to prepare for law school.

Q) What is your favorite part/memory of GUMT?

The people in this program are some of the coolest people I’ve ever met. From late night case discussions to studying together in Lau, the people are hands down the best part of this organization. I’m so incredibly grateful to have found my community in this club, so it’s hard to choose one memory that I can point to as my favorite.

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/25/2022

Next up we have our Treasurer, Adam Hamdan (COL ’24)!

Major: Economics & Government

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

In high school I competed in speech and debate and by the time I got to college I knew I wanted to try something different. For me, mock trial was a nice change of pace where I had the opportunity to work on a team rather than individually like in debate while also exploring my interest of the law. By the time CAB fair rolled around, I knew GUMT was something I couldn’t pass up!

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

I know it may sound corny but my favorite part of GUMT was meeting so many wonderful people. Getting to finally be on campus this past year and meet so many amazing individuals has really made everything at Georgetown worth it.

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/24/2022

Happy FDOC Hoyas! Next up we have our Director of Logistics, Katelyn Rickert (COL ‘24)!  
Major: Government
Minor: Environmental Studies

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

Mock trial seemed super appealing to me because it combined three of my favorite things: arguing, public speaking, and theater.

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

This is a hard one, because I truly love every moment I spend with this team, but I would have to say either our trip to Rochester and watching the time change on daylight savings, or when we found out we placed first at ORCS in the Chipotle parking lot!

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/22/2022

It’s time to meet the Board! First up we have our final fall captain and Secretary, Matt Shin (COL ‘25)!  
Major: Government
Minor: Chinese & STIA

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I did mock in high school and absolutely loved it, so I was interested in continuing mock at Georgetown. Seeing how close the team was at the club fair made it an easy decision to try out!

Q) What is your favorite part/memory of GUMT?

It’s hard to choose a favorite memory even though it’s only been a year. From screaming outside a restaurant with my fall team, crying when C qualified to ORCS, or celebrating B and C making it to Nationals in a McDonald’s parking lot, I can’t choose one. The amazing people in this club though are what made each of those moments so special to me, and I can’t wait for the coming years!

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/19/2022

Next up in our Meet the Team series we have Elisabeth Cajurao (COL ‘23)!  
Major: Political Economy
Minor: French

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I have always been into public speaking and law. Coming into college I was really looking for a way to pursue both of those interests and mock trial was definitely one of the clubs that I wanted to join.

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

My favorite memory would have to be during ORCs last semester. We were all in the car driving back home from Ohio watching closing ceremonies when they announced that both our B and C teams were the first two bids out to nationals. That was the best feeling in the whole world because all our work in the past few weeks came to fruition and everyone was just so excited to have two GUMT teams go to nationals, something that had never happened before.

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/16/2022

Next up in our Meet the Team series we have Naina Bhamidipati (SFS ‘25)!  
Major: International Politics

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I did Mock Trial in high school, and it seemed like an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers.

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

My favorite part of GUMT last year were the MSB practices before competition. Staying up until 4am running directs made me a lot closer to the people on my team!!

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/12/2022

Next up in our Meet the Team series we have Maya Chatham (COL ‘24)!  
Major: Anthropology & Justice and Peace Studies
Minor: Science, Technology, and International Affairs in Global Health

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I did a lot of debate in high school and mock trial seemed like a fun way to switch things up! I was also always interested in law because my mom and aunts all went to law school.

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

Competing in tournaments together is such a great part of being on the team because we really get to bond and grow together while also having a lot of fun.

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/06/2022

Next up in our Meet the Team series we have another one of our fall captains, Hojun Choi (COL ‘25)!  
Major: Undecided but perhaps Philosophy

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I fell in love with the activity in high school. Mock Trial was responsible for some of my more memorable moments and I thought it was special that such close bonds could be formed over mocking trials. Bars.

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

My favorite memories in GUMT are definitely the late nights we spend together in the ICC, sometimes not even doing Mock Trial, and the various tournament nights in the various hotels? we find ourselves in. Motels build character.

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

08/03/2022

Next up in our Meet the Team series we have another one of our fall captains, Natalie Gilbert (COL ’24)!  
Major: Government & Justice and Peace Studies

Q) Why did you try out for GUMT?

I tried out for GUMT because I had done it in high school and wanted to keep doing it in college. Everyone seemed really nice, and I wanted to be part of the community!

Q) What is your favorite part of GUMT?

My favorite memory of GUMT was finding out our team had won a tournament while we were getting breakfast at a restaurant after the final round. Everyone was so excited, even the people at the restaurant who had no idea why we were cheering!

Stay tuned to meet more of the returning members of Georgetown Mock Trial in the coming weeks!

Questions?
Email [email protected]
www.georgetownmocktrial.com

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