Named in honor of the late professor of the Law Center, the Ira S. Flory Mock Trial Competition is open to all second-and third-year law students and provides an excellent opportunity to hone trial practice skills. Held each semester, the fall Flory trial is traditionally a criminal case, while the spring Flory trial is a civil case. Students interested in being considered for membership of the Trial Advocacy Board must compete in at least one Flory Trial during their second year of law school.
Any 2L or 3L can participate as an attorney. Any student, including first-year students, can act as a juror or witness. Participating in the Flory trials is one of the best ways to get real-life experience and exposure to evidence and other rules of trial. (Coursework in evidence is not a required prerequisite to participate in the Flory Trials.)
In preparing for the Flory Trials, students are encouraged to attend the Trial Advocacy Board Workshop held each August, and to visit the Trial Advocacy Resources section of this website.
Questions about the Flory Trials should be submitted to flory@law.lsu.edu.
Spring 2013 Flory Trial Competition:
The Spring 2013 Flory Problem, Morgan Johnson v. Alex Mann, M.D., is now available.
Teams wishing to register for the competition may do so until Feb. 15.
Competition Schedule:
Registration Open from Feb. 5 through Feb. 15, 2013
Preliminary Rounds: Feb. 18 and Feb. 20, 2013
Octofinal Round: Feb. 25, 2013
Semifinal Round: March 4, 2013
Final Round will be held on March 11, 2013 in the Robinson Courtroom at 6:00 pm
Flory Trial Rules and Procedures (updated July 2012)
Previous Flory Trial Problems: