Advocacy

Trial Advocacy Program

Ranked 2nd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Baylor Law's renowned Trial Advocacy Program ranks among the finest law school programs in America.

Academy of the Advocate at St Andrews

Attracting students from all over the country, The Academy of the Advocate is held in the striking setting of St Andrews, where the art and craft of advocacy unfolds amidst the rich history of British Common Law.

Trial Advocacy's Living Legend

Retired Practice Court Professor Gerald Powell was Recognized by the Texas Young Lawyers Association as Mentor of the Year.

Baylor Law's Top Gun

Baylor Law's Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition is an innovative, invitation-only mock trial tournament where the single best advocates from the sixteen top trial advocacy schools across the nation go head-to-head.

The Baylor Difference

Unparalleled, award-winning, hands-on training with some of the best trial advocates in the country.

Advocacy Curriculum

Baylor Law’s renowned Trial Advocacy program produces lawyers of unparalleled quality, preparedness, and integrity.

Competition Teams

Baylor Law's competitive teams consistently eclipse the country’s most prestigious schools.

Baylor Law Competitions

Internal and external competitions underscore Baylor Law's dedication to excellence in advocacy.

Jaworski Fellows

Baylor Law students learn from and are mentored by some of the top trial lawyers in the country.

Jaworski Scholarship

Full-tuition scholarship for exceptional undergraduate advocates who have outstanding records in advocacy programs.

Academy of the Advocate at St Andrews

The Academy of the Advocate at St Andrews is one of the world's finest training grounds for aspiring courtroom advocates.

Testimonials

Harper Estes

Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, Midland TX

"Wherever you look in the profession-in government, in the organized bar, on the bench-you'll see that Baylor Lawyers are leaders. In the courtroom, from my experience, no young lawyer is better prepared to represent a client."

Claudine Jackson

Brackett & Ellis, P.C., Fort Worth TX

"Without a doubt, Baylor Law's Practice Court and Evidence classes prepared me for actual practice. At the conclusion of my first hearing as a lawyer, the District Court judge inquired as to whether I was a Baylor Lawyer. I proudly replied, 'Yes Your Honor,' and he stated he could tell."

The Honorable Leonard Davis

Fish & Richardson P.C., Dallas TX

"Lawyers from all over the country appear in my court, and Baylor Lawyers consistently stand out as being both highly skilled and well-prepared. They are formidable courtroom advocates."