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Haub Lawýs BLSA Mock Trial Team Excels at the 2024ý2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ýýs Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team delivered a standout performance at the 2024ý2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition, with a top two finish in the entire Northeast region. The Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition was held as part of the .
The Haub Law BLSA team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the highly competitive and prestigious competition, known for its rigorous standards and elite competitors. Over the course of four intense days, the Haub Law team, comprised of Julie Bazile (2L), Jason Lee (4L Flex), Andrew Pierre (3L), and Ashley Baizas (3L), competed in five back-to-back rounds, facing off against thirteen of the most talented teams across the Northeast region. The team was accompanied and coached by Adjunct Professor Betty Lawrence Lewis Esq., Pernell Telfort Esq., and alumni coaches Brianna Pryce, Esq. ý20, and Jamal J. Wyse, Esq. ý19.
ýEach round tested our skills in trial advocacy, including opening statements, witness examinations, objections, and closing arguments, all before panels of experienced judges and legal professions,ý said student team member Jason Lee (4L Flex). ýOur preparation, teamwork, and dedication were on full display as we demonstrated our command of the law, sharp analytical skills, and persuasive courtroom presence. The competition was fierce, but we remained composed under pressure, adapting to each new challenge and opponent with confidence and professionalism.ý
A true testament to the teamýs hard work and talent, not only did Haub Lawýs BLSA team finish in the top two, but Julie Bazile (2L) received an individual award for Best Prosecution Advocate. ýThis experience not only strengthened our legal skills, but also deepened our passion for advocacy, teamwork, and the pursuit of justice,ý said Black Law Student Association President and team student member, Julie Bazile (2L). ýCompeting in the Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial was an unforgettable milestone, and we are proud to have represented our school with excellence and integrity.ý
ýI continue to be so proud and confident of the outstanding work of Haub Lawýs BLSA teams,ý said Professor Louis Fasulo, Director of Advocacy Programs and Professor of Trial Practice. ýUnder the direction of great coaching this team once again is going to Nationals. It is a tribute to great advocacy skills, hard work and a true competitive spirit.ý
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ýýs trial advocacy program is consistently ranked among the top institutions by U.S. News and World Report, with the most recent ranking of #13 in the nation, placing it impressively among the top 10% of schools nationwide.