The Championship Academy ("Champ Camps") offers students the chance to train with championship-winning coaches, collegiate competitors, local attorneys, and faculty from the innovative UNT Dallas College of Law. These camps provide top-tier instruction to prepare students for the upcoming mock trial tournament season, using modified Federal Rules of Evidence from the ABA's national competition.
The camps feature novice, intermediate, and advanced tracks to match students' skill levels, with options for both commuter and residential (overnight) participants. All campers enjoy a hot lunch catered from local restaurants.
Program Structure
- Our program features interactive lectures, legal advocacy drills, and real-world courtroom simulations to sharpen competitive skills.
Faculty and Teaching Philosophy
- Our faculty includes championship coaches, collegiate competitors, attorneys, and legal educators.
- The Championship mock trial camps focus on building critical thinking, public speaking, and legal knowledge. College and law students serve as primary instructors, leveraging the proven benefits of near-peer mentoring for effective learning.
Stop-and-Go Scrimmages
- Scrimmages provide hands-on practice with real-time feedback (aka stop-n-go) to improve courtroom performance.
Tracks and Accommodations
- We offer tailored tracks for all skill levels: novice, intermediate, and advanced. Campers can choose commuter or residential options, with overnight stays at the historic Indigo Hotel in Dallas.
Competitive Mini-Tournament
- The program ends with a tournament judged by legal professionals, offering real-competition experience.
Coach’s Camp
- We also offer a coach’s camp with daily seminars on team building, practice strategies, and competition preparation.
