Fresno State Mock Trial

Once again, Fresno State’s College Mock Trial program is hosting a College Mock Trial Regional Qualifying Tournament to determine which teams will advance to the Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS). We need attorneys and judges to volunteer to serve as judges for each of the 4 rounds of trials that will take place over the weekend of February 21–22, 2026. Each round requires a maximum time commitment of 4 hours. We will provide a complete orientation on how to judge and score before each round and will provide refreshments. The competition will be held on the Fresno State campus, where a map and further instructions will be provided the week of the event. There is nothing you need to review ahead of time to judge effectively. Just arrive at the time listed below for your round’s orientation.

This year’s case follows a reality competition show called The Saboteurs, where a fatal incident occurred during the filming of Season 10. The State of Midlands has charged the defendant Charlie Martin with first degree murder, alleging that they caused the death of Rob Armstrong and did so purposefully, knowingly, or recklessly. During trial, each side will have three attorneys who will call three witnesses and present documentary and physical evidence. You will not be asked to reach a verdict. You will simply score the performances of each team’s attorneys and witnesses.

If you can volunteer to serve as judge/scoring juror for one or more rounds, please complete and this form.

https://forms.gle/44z9MXwjUtqZd5BR7

If you have any questions, email Coach Chris Irwin at:

[email protected]

Attorney/Judge Sign up Sheet

Happy Veterans Day to all who served, especially curren and former Fresno State Mockers James Miser Cody Davis, Denise Barnes, Cindy Alvarez, Doug Fulmer, and any others I have inadvertently missed. Meanwhile, Coach Thomas Burse is currently deployed to war torn Italy. He dodging deadly cannolis daily.

This weekend we hosted the Fresno State AMTA Regional‼️ Team A and Team D competed their hearts out and did absolutely amazing! Anessa ranked and was awarded as the ONLY attorney with 20 ranks and team A got an honorable mention🐾🐾We are beyond proud of these incredible mockers and their achievements😁

Tomorrow during our Fresno State regional, we will be having a fundraiser at Pieology for the Fresno State Mock Trial Club!! (Saturday, Feb 22)
Mention “Fresno State Mock Trial Club” when checking out and a portion of the funds will go directly to our club😁Spread the word to your friends and family, thank you‼️

Calling all Fresno attorneys and judges 📢📢 Next weekend, the Fresno State Mock Trial Team will be hosting their regional tournament! If you are available, please consider signing up and vollunteering as a judge!!

FRESNO STATE B IS ON THE ROAD TO ORCS!!! In the wise words of Aaliyah Rivera, “WOOP WOOP!!” 🥳🙌🏽

Meet this semester’s A team! (+ shortcake)

How would you describe this team?!

Before we begin the spring semester, here’s a quick recap of our 2024 fall semester ❤️💙🐾

Officially introducing our last member of the 2024-2025 FSU Mock Trial board…. Aaliyah Rivera our Public Relations officer!!🐾❤️ (tehe hi)

*Aaliyah is a third year Criminology-Victimology major and a Psychology minor!

Officially introducing our next board member of the 2024-2025 FSU Mock Trial board…. Alejandro Soto our successful Fundraising Chair!!🐾❤️

*Alejandro is a second year Political Science major and a Criminology minor!

Officially introducing our next member of the 2024-2025 FSU Mock Trial board is…. Lizzeth Morales our captivating Recruitment Chair!!🐾❤️

*Lizzeth is a second year Criminology Law Enforcement major!

Officially introducing our next member of the 2024-2025 FSU Mock Trial board is…. Syuzanna Kovalenko our extraordinary tournament director!!🐾❤️

*Syuzanna is a second year Political Science major and Criminology minor!