MLK Competition 

The MLK Competition honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an international leader in the pursuit of civil rights, equality, and education. Dr. King’s legacy is an inspiration to all who seek to promote racial equity and socioeconomic justice, reflecting the values UC Davis School of Law seeks to instill in its students. The designation of the Law School building as King Hall and our mock trial competition as the MLK Competition both serve as a tribute to his legacy.

Honorable Judge Dennis Cota, Chair Kayli Mak, and President Cameron Lucky

2024 Competitors 

2023 Winners 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Competition 

The MLK Competition is a national interschool mock trial tournament that King Hall has hosted annually since 2017 in Sacramento, California. 

The 8th Annual MLK Civil Rights Trial Competition will take place October 24-26, 2025 in Sacramento, California.

Please fill out this application by June 16 at 11:59 PM.

 

MLK Competition Winners 2024

Champions: Florida State University (FSU)

Finalist: UCLA

Semi-Finalist: UC Law SF

Semi-Finalist: USC

Best Overall Advocate: Joseph Colarian (USC)

Best Opening: Adriana Pizarro (FSU)

Best Closing: Andrew Barrineau (FSU)

Best Direct: Abigail Switzer (Brooklyn)

Best Cross: Madison Thomas (UCLA)