The First Annual Gold Cup Mock Trial

Sacramento, The Capital of California

November 10-12, 2023

About This Event

Join us for three 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 (a “no-body” homicide case).

Location(s)

Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J St,
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse
720 9th St,
Sacramento, CA 95814

Date & Time

November 10-12, 2023
Time vary per day (see schedule)

Hosted by and in partnership with

Justice Beyond the Courtroom, McGeorge Law School

Hotel

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

Discover exquisite modern lodgings and access to the best of Sacramento at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. We are situated in the heart of downtown Sacramento, California, near the convention center and State Capitol complex. We provide comfort in the beautifully restored Public Market Building near the city's best shopping and restaurants and close to top business destinations.

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DOCUMENTS AND CASE INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 4 REVISED - Text Messages

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EXHIBIT 6 REVISED - Lab Report

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EXHIBIT 7 REVISED (Missing Person Report)

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EXHIBIT 12 REVISED - Bank Statement

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EXHIBIT 13 REVISED - Missing Person Flyer

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911 Call

Audio file

Download and listen to the 911 audio call.

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FINAL FACT PATTERN

PDF file

Download the multipage PDF document.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Have a look at the game plan.
All Rounds and Judge's Meeting will be held at: Gorden D. Schaber Sacramento County Superior Courthouse - 720 9th Street

Session 15:30 PMBailiff Meeting
Session 15:00 PMTeam Registration Begins
Session 27:00 PMCoaches Welcome Meeting
Session 18:00 AMJudge’s Meeting
Session 29:00 AMROUND 1
Session 312:00 PMBreak
Session 41:00 PMJudge’s Meeting
Session 52:00 PMROUND 2
Session 18:00 AMJudge’s Meeting
Session 29:00 AMROUND 3
Session 312:00 PMBreak
Session 41:00 PMJudge’s Meeting
Session 52:00 PMTHE QUARTER FINALS
Session 66:30 - 9:30 PMFinalists Announcements
Session 18:00 AMJudge’s Meeting
Session 29:00 AMTHE SEMI FINALS
Session 312:00 PMBreak
Session 41:00 PMJudge’s Meeting
Session 52:00 PMTHE FINALS
Day 1 Wednesday, November 8 2023
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Day 2 Thursday, November 9 2023
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Day 3 Friday, November 10 2023
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Day 4 Saturday, November 11 2023
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Day 5 Sunday, November 12 2023
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HOSTED BY

This event wouldn't be possible without our amazing partners.

SPONSORS

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Event Photos

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Great career opportunities await you.

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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Welcome to the first annual Gold Cup Mock Trial

We look forward to seeing you

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