About This Event
Join us for four days of interactive court proceedings and much more.
This competition is the first of its kind – offering top law school advocates a chance to display their written and oral advocacy skills using a thrilling criminal fact pattern (The story of an American Serial Killer – “Don’t Blame the House”).
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse
720 9th St,
Sacramento, CA 95814
October 24-27, 2024
Time varies per day (see schedule)
Justice Beyond the Courtroom, McGeorge Law School and Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho
Hotel Information
The Gold Cup Mock Trial does not reserve hotel rooms, as many teams prefer the convenience of local Airbnb's in Sacramento. However, if your team is interested in hotel accommodations, we suggest considering the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, located at 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Booking InformationDOCUMENTS AND CASE INFORMATION
The time has come! Linked below are the official rules, exhibits, fact pattern and audio clip for the competition this year. We have also added some clarification to our most frequently asked questions.
2024 EVENT SCHEDULE
All Rounds and Judge's Meeting will be held at: Gorden D. Schaber Sacramento County Superior Courthouse - 720 9th Street
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Where Excellence Meets Justice.
The Gold Cup Trial was created in partnership with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Our interest is not that we shall win a case, but that justice shall be done. (Berger v. United States (1935) 295 U.S. 78, 88.) If you are interested in employment with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, you can access information on current job openings.
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