Law-related opportunities allow you to build experiences that strengthen your application while developing your interests in the legal field. These can include internships, fellowships, summer programs, and student leadership roles.
Simulate trials, acting as attorneys and witnesses before a “jury” of lawyers and judges. Argue unconventional homicide or civil cases from the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA), mastering presentation, evidence rules and quick thinking through fall-to-spring tournaments.
Argue your legal case at a simulated U.S. Supreme Court hearing, debating constitutional issues like free speech and search and seizure with National Moot Court Association cases. Prepare written briefs and deliver oral arguments before a panel of judges who ask tough, on-the-spot questions. Competitions run into spring for nationals.
Open to all majors, students compete in groups of three with the InterNational Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR), rotating as attorney, mediator, and client in civil disputes like negligence and family law. Build negotiation and advocacy skills in fall tournaments and work your way up to the UCF Downtown-hosted tournament in spring.
For more information about on campus competition teams, please visit: https://ccie.ucf.edu/legalstudies/student-experience
The UCF Speech Team is a co-curricular activity, open to all students. The team competes in intercollegiate forensics (speech and debate) tournaments in a multitude of categories, helping students develop public speaking, debate and communication skills. UCF Debate is open to all undergraduate students and can help students develop and expand their skills in research, critical thinking, logical processing, listening, organization, and advocacy.
Tip: Keep a record of all your experiences, roles, accomplishments, and dates to make your resume and application stronger.