NEWS
1.23
EMPIRE STATE OF MIND: The Golden Bears continue their success with a strong finish at the presigious Downtown Invitaional in New York. The team's 11.5 ballott wins were enough place fifth, less than one ballot from a third place finish. Yasmin Hadian provided an all-around fantastic performance, mentioned as a runner up for the best Hopson and Dawson portrayals at the tournament.
MOCK PARADISE: Team 664 dominated in Santa Barbara with a 6-2 record on their way to a first place finish at the Paradise Invitational! The wonderful Julie Brown charmed the jury all weekend, winning a witness award. Ijeoma Eke proved that no role is to difficult for her, earning both an attorney award and a witness award.
1.16
2012, YEAR OF THE GOLDEN BEAR: Off to a fresh start in the new season, Team 1109 tied for third at the UCLAssic tournament in Los Angeles with a 6-2 finish. The team ultimately placed fifth due to tie-breakers. All-American Yasmin Hadian wowed judges on her way to a witness award with a perfect 20 ranks! Team 1110 showed great promise and potential with a hard fought 4-4 record.
11.21
FUN IN THE SUN: The Golden Bears had a blast at the Annual Beach Party Invitaional. Newcomer Lisa Bahadori shined in her first tournament receiving a witness award for her portrayal of Taylor Hopson.
SOUTHERN COMFORT: The Golden Bears enjoyed delcious food and wonderful southern hospitality at the Tobacco Road Invitational. Brandon Thomas stole the show with fantastic performances leading up to his very first witness award.
9.1
ADDITIONAL INFO SESSION: Due to popular demand, we are holding an additional info session for those who could not make the past two! The last infosession will be held on Thursday (9/8) at 7:30 pm in 101 Moffit. Also, the application packet with instructions for try-outs is now uploaded to the website (under the "join" tab). Make sure to fill out a packet before your try-out!
8.28
IMPORTANT DATES: The infosession dates have been set! Come learn more about Cal Mock Trial and our try-out process on August 31st or September 1st in 100 Boalt Hall. Infosessions will begin at 7:30 and will last about an hour. Hope to see you there!
8.24
WELCOME BACK: School is now in session and Cal Mock Trial is ready to begin an exciting new year! If you have any questions or just want to say hello, visit our table on Sproul during Calapalooza. If you can't find us on Thursday night, we will also be stationed on Sproul thoroughout the week, as well. Also, feel free to ask us questions on our facebook page.
4.20
THE YEAR IN SUM: This was a fantastic year for Cal Mock Trial. The team won 34 individual awards including three Downtown “All Stars” and four All-Americans. We came in first at the three tournaments and won 27 out of 32 ballots at regionals. We advanced the maximum number of teams to ORCS and Nationals. We were ranked in the top five by virtually everyone all year long. Cal A won first at UCLA, second at NYU, and third at GAMTI. Cal B and Cal C both won tournaments with large upsets and huge point differentials. At the National Championship Cal came within inches of winning our division and advancing to the fifth round for the first time ever. The team was just four points away from winning a ballot off of defending national champions NYU that would have meant a championship appearance. Cal A ultimately placed a somewhat disappointing 4th in the Belin Division with a CS of 21. Cal graduates a number of seniors off of both Nationals teams, but the program has demonstrated an unrivaled depth. Cal moves into 2011-2012 a respected powerhouse that will undoubtedly make a run at the ever elusive national title.
4.18
THE RULE OF FOUR: Cal 1113 placed fourth at Nationals after facing the hardest competition schedule of the tournament. They were just four points away from the Championship Round. Max Bernstein and Yasmin Hadian won two All-American awards each (making the total award count 4). Cal 1114 had a record of 4-4.
3.14
ILLINOIS NOW BEAR TERRITORY: Cal 1114 placed first with a record of 7-1 and Cal 1113 placed fourth with a record of 6-2 at this weekend's Open Round Championship in Waukegan. Both teams will advance to the National Championship Tournament. Katia Ribacenko and Yasmin Hadian won outstanding witness awards.
2.21
"CAL DOMINATION": Cal 1115 placed first with a record of 8-0 and Cal 1113 placed second with a record of 7.5-0 at this weekend's regional tournament in Spokane. Max Bernstein won two outstanding attorney awards. Christopher Anderson and Sarah Kettler also won outstanding attorney awards. Jason Wu and Allen Ho won outstanding witness awards.
2.13
FRES-YES!: Cal 1114 placed third and Cal 1116 placed seventh at this weekend's regional tournament in Fresno. Jackie Young was the highest ranking competitor of the tournament, winning two outstanding attorney awards. Lynn Yu also won an outstanding attorney award. Mike Hastings and Julie Brown won outstanding witness awards.
1.31
MY-OH-MY: Josh Cahen won an outstanding attorney award and Naveen Jayraman won an outstanding witness award at the SOBEIT invitational in Miami.
1. 25
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Cal placed second this weekend at NYU's Downtown Invitational. Jay Sathe won the award for best Plaintiff Opener. Martin Fukui was the highest ranking witness at the tournament, winning the awards for best Plaintiff Expert and best Defense Expert.
1. 18
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS: Cal Mock Trial placed first at this weekend's UCLASSIC tournament for the second year in a row. Jay Sathe and Max Bernstein both received outstanding attorney awards. Yasmin Hadian received an outstanding witness award.
11.15
OH SHUCKS!: Cal Mock Trial placed second at the Cornshucker Challenge this weekend, losing the tie breaker for first place by one point. Yasmin Hadian received an outstanding witness award for her portrayal of Andy Davis. Jay Sathe and Anoll Kang both received outstanding attorney awards.
11.08
THE BEARS ARE BACK: Cal Mock Trial placed third at the Great American Mock Trial Invitational this weekend. Masamichi Martin Fukui received an outstanding witness award for his portrayal of Emerson Zimmer and Max Bernstein recieved an outstanding attorney award.
