2026 Tryout Information
Welcome Bruins! We are so excited to welcome new members to Mock Trial @ UCLA. Below, please find Fall 2026-27 Tryout instructions.
Information Sessions
Attending an information session is mandatory. We will be hosting two information sessions.
Information Session 1: Tuesday September 29th in person (location: Zoom
Information Session 2: Thursday September 30th on (location: Rolfe 1200)
Info sesh 3! Tuesday the 6th 7:30 online
Zoom Meeting
https://ucla.zoom.us/j/4655622373
Meeting ID: 465 562 2373
Waitlist info!
Due to high numbers of applications this year we understand that spots have been almost filled. In order to accommodate those who weren't able to get spots that fit their schedules, this year we are opening a waitlist.
You will fill out this sheet with your name in an hour -long spot. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hpg6kllz-qEkwwdsiERSxk7fE-DRhYwEnsg9hMN8uiY/edit?usp=sharing
You will show up during the hour you sign up for and if the people who signed up in that hour don't show up to their slot, you will fill in. Check the sign up genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A9AC2DA3FDC61-66064952-ucla before signing up for the waitlist slot!!! People drop their slots as it gets closer to tryouts. Waitlist WILL NOT guarantee that you will get to try out!!! If you can get a slot that would be the most ideal situation!
You still must fill out an application and attend an info sesh!
Tryout Process
STEP 1: Fill out the Application Form (click the button below) before Tuesday October 6th at 11:59pm. The application will also contain a few questions to help us get to know you a bit better before you try out. The application form will also have a link to a second sign-up form where you will be able to pick and choose a sign-up date and time. You should receive a confirmation email with that date and time. Contact us if that is not the case.
STEP 2: After that, start preparing the four audition components: (1) Opening, (2) Debate, (3) Witness Monologue, and (4) Cross-Examination. (Note*) If you are auditioning as an attorney, you must do all four. If you are just auditioning as a witness, we ask that
you prepare two witnesses. That would be two Witness Monologues and two Cross-Examinations.
STEP 3: Practice, practice, practice! We want to see what you’re made of, so we recommend running your material a few times and memorizing it so we can see you at your best.
STEP 4: Attend your 15-minute tryout! This year’s tryouts will go from October 7th - October 11th and location will be posted closer to tryouts. Give yourself an extra 10-20 minutes to find the building and the room.
Tryout Application Form
Tryout Case Materials Packet
