The Kenneth W. Street Advocacy Courtroom was dedicated during Homecoming 2015, honoring the longtime faculty member whose name has long been synonymous with law and public service preparation at Austin College. Gifts from alumni and friends created the named facility to support the Advocacy Teams.
Mock Trial
The Mock Trial program helps law students succeed in law school and in their careers by teaching the fundamentals of the rules of evidence, civil and criminal procedure, and litigation strategy and techniques. It helps all students involved, no matter what their career aspirations may be, by teaching rigorous analysis and public speaking.
The Mock Trial program will participate in invitational tournaments:
The Demon Deacon Invitational
October 19-20, 2019 | Winston-Salem, NC
Big Easy Mock Trial Invitational
November 1-3, 2019 | New Orleans, LA
Derek Moorehead Invitational
November 16-17, 2019 | Kansas City, MO
First Annual Aggie Invitational
January 17-19, 2020 | Forth Worth, TX
3rd Annual Kangaroo Brawl
Jan. 25-26, 2020 | Sherman, TX
The Austin College Advocacy Program is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Kangaroo Brawl, it will be held on January 25-26, 2020. The tournament will take place in actual courtrooms located in Sherman, Texas. Team Awards will be given for the top five finishers, plus Individual Awards for the top advocates and witnesses. The tournament will follow AMTA rules and will include two rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday followed by a short awards ceremony. Registration will be $250.00 for one team or $400.00 for two teams. The field is limited to 18 teams. There is no requirement to bring a judge, but any judge you bring we will gladly put to work. To register or ask questions, please contact Ed Richardson.
Austin College dedicated the courtroom built in the library to Dr. Kenneth Street, a beloved government professor. Students who are in the advocacy program benefit from the courtroom, as it provides a stimulating and realistic environment to challenge their peers and practice their skills.