2024 Nevada Justice Association 1L Mock Trial

In February 2024, the Society of Advocated hosted their annual Nevada Justice Association (NJA) 1L Mock Trial. Twelve teams of four 1Ls competed head-to-head over a case packet involving a plane crash, wrongful death, assumption of the risk, and a fortune teller running from the police.

First Place

Joseph Yezbak

Mitchell Nunez

Cade Fusco

Nick Samano

Second Place

Trevor Allen

Erik Janke

Gavin Garcia

Ethan Viator

Best Overall Advocate

Joseph Yezbak

Best Opening Statement

Courtney Fulmer

Best Closing Argument

Nicholas Coombs

Best Direct Examination

Vanessa Aponte

Best Cross Examination

Mercedes Ruiz