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Stevenson Mock Trial Starts Spring 2024 Season with Strong Performances

January 24, 2024 3 PM

Stevenson University’s Mock Trial teams have started the Spring 2024 season with strong showings at Drexel University’s Dragon Invitational and Johns Hopkins University’s Blue Jay Invitational mock trial tournaments.

At Drexel University on January 13-14, Stevenson put in a strong performance against teams from Seton Hall University, the University at Buffalo, and Drexel University. Freshman team member Kandi Mkpasi received the outstanding witness award.

Freshman Stevenson Mock Trial team member Kandi Mkpasi holds the Outstanding Witness Award he received at the 2024 Dragon Invitational hosted at Drexel University.

At John Hopkins University on January 20-21, Stevenson competed against teams from George Washington University, Rutgers University, and Binghamton University. The team won all but one of its rounds and ultimately placed third out of 17. In addition, three team members were recognized for their individual performance. Marissa Chappell and Ahad Khan were both awarded outstanding attorney, and Melanie Lopez was awarded outstanding witness.

At Johns Hopkins University’s 2024 Blue Jay Invitational, Stevenson Mock Trial team members Ahad Khan (left) and Marissa Chappell (middle) received the Outstanding Attorney award, while Melanie Lopez was awarded Outstanding Witness.

“Our teams’ tremendous competitive success is impressive,” said Melanie Snyder, Program Coordinator, Professor of Law, and Stevenson University Mock Trial Coach. “But what’s even more exciting are the friendships forged among team members, connections made with judges and attorneys, and the advocacy skills the teams have developed and honed. Wherever they go, the members of our Mock Trial teams can carry these valuable experiences and connections into their future careers.”

The strong start to the Spring 2024 season maintains Stevenson’s record of success in mock trial competitions. Both teams will next travel to the regional tournament at Haverford College on February 24-25. The outcome will determine if Stevenson places in Opening Round Championships for the fourth time in a row. Follow the SU Mock Trial Instagram to track the progress of Stevenson’s Mock Trial teams. And, follow the University’s Facebook and Instagram accounts for the latest Stevenson news and updates.