鶹APP Mock Trial at Calkins Invitational

鶹APP Mock Trial placed fifth overall and students earned two individual awards at the eleventh annual Calkins Invitational at Drake University Oct. 21–23.

鶹APP’s fifth-place finished was secured with a record of 6–2, besting 19 other teams from colleges and universities across the country.  鶹APP defeated DePaul University, Creighton University, and Hamline University in head-to-head match-ups.

Nyan Baker earned an individual award as an Outstanding Attorney and Dylan McKinley as an Outstanding Witness, based on rankings from scoring judges throughout the competition.  

“Placing near the top of the pack is a great achievement, especially for a competitive invitational tournament.  The team trophy and individual awards recognize how this program has grown over the last several years and how our students continue to improve,” said 鶹APP Mock Trial coach Tyler Buller.  

鶹APP Mock Trial is open to all students and focuses on developing students’ collaborative leadership and communications skills.