MTSI 2010
The applications are currently being reviewed and acceptance letters will be sent out the week of May 24th.
MTSI 2010 is shaping up to be a great event!
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May 21, 2010
NYS Mock Trial Finals
The Finals start on Monday May 24th!
I am really looking forward to seeing the regional winners compete at the James T Foley Courthouse.
Here are our teams for 2010:
Region I: Brighton High School
Region II: Vestal High School
Region III: LEAH Schenectady Homeschool Team
Region IV: Scarsdale High School
Region V: James Madison High School
Region VI: William Floyd High School
I'll post the final two teams as soon as they are announced.
Good luck to all the students and coaches!
April 16, 2010
Mock Trial Summer Institute
Only one week left to submit your applications!
Some more testimonials from students who attended last year:
----"I had the time of my life."
----"Excellent. Constantly interesting and useful."
----"A truly wonderful experience."
----"It was amazing."
This year promises to provide the same amazing, wonderful, interesting experience for you too. Get those applications in!
April 14, 2010
MTSI 2009 Testimonials
Over the next week or so I'll be posting quotes from MTSI attendees regarding their experiences at Mock Trial Summer Institute during the summer of 2009.
The following quotes were taken off the written student evaluations given during the week of MTSI.
---"One of the greatest experiences of my life."
---"I LOVE THE STAFF!"
---"I truly wouldn't be the same person/mocktrialite had I not experienced this camp."
---"The camp was awesome."
April 12, 2010
Mock Trial Summer Institute
Next week is the last day of submission for all applications for this year's MTSI! Make sure to get your applications in by April 23rd! Please call with any questions you have. 518-486-5760. Don't hesitate to call and make sure you get those applications in the mail!
March 25, 2010
Request for Suggestions
Some Mock Trial teams are letting me know that they are looking at some financial difficulties for next year's season. Are there any other teams that have faced financial difficulties that could forward me some good solid suggestions for these teams to consider? Please either leave a comment here or send me an email at swhiteley@nysba.org.
Thank you!
March 24, 2010
MTSI Applications
Are ready to go and will be posted on Friday March 26, 2010. You will have four weeks (April 23) to get them in and the acceptance letters will be in the mail by May 14.
March 9, 2010
Mock Trial Summer Institute
The student applications will be available shortly. I am trying to raise some more funding for the program in order to keep the fee at the 2009 level of $250.00. I am hoping to have the fee costs finalized within a week or two, and the application available and on line by the last week of March. The original application deadline of April 9th, will be adjusted accordingly.
Thank you for your continued participation and interest in Mock Trial and in MTSI.
February 25, 2010
Local Mock Trial Competitions
Many counties are currently hosting their local mock trial competitions and of course the weather is providing plenty of challenges for the county coordinators. If you have any questions regarding the cancellation policy or scheduling, contact your county coordinator. Here's a link to their contact information: http://tinyurl.com/yg9rou2
Good luck to all of the teams.
February 8, 2010
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