The Georgia State University Student Trial Lawyers Association (STLA) gets students out of the classroom and into the courtroom. With the help of professional attorneys, students get to take part in national competitions. The program allows members to use what they learn in their courses. Many Georgia State Law graduates who take part in the STLA become litigators and district attorneys.
Benefits
- Practical Experience: Meet classmates and law students across the country while applying academic concepts in a trial setting.
- Professional Connections:Â Our Atlanta location grants us access to legal professionals who serve as coaches and mentors for competitions.
- Fun:Â STLA is challenging, exciting and allows students to put their skills to use.
Scholarship
Each year, STLA awards $500 to the top advanced evidence students in memory of GSU alumna and former STLA member Naiyareh Karimimanesh. Nai earned her B.A. in History from Emory University in 2001 and earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University in 2005. While pursuing her law degree, Nai received Honor’s Designation in Litigation. She was a finalist in the Lonestar Classic Mock Trial Tournament in Texas.
Accolades
In 2020, Georgia State University was ranked 21st in the U.S. News & World Report for Best Trial Advocacy Programs. The Student Trial Lawyers Association has a strong record of success in national intercollegiate competitions which include 16 national championships, 15 regional championships and second place in seven national championships.
2021
Capitol City Challenge
Octofinalists
- Brittany StocusÂ
- Mia FalconÂ
- James Dean III
- Amanda NardiÂ
South Texas Mock Trial Challenge
Quarterfinalists
- Madeline Ross
- Carson Wynn
- Drew Neiner
- Michael DelCampo
2020
Hofstra Medical-Legal Trial Competition
Preliminary Rounds Best Advocate
- Johnny Payne
All-Star Bracket Challenge
Octofinalists
- Evan Hansinger (Best Advocate)
- Veeda Mashayekh
- Colin Daniels
- Arlissa Jennings (Best Advocate)
2019
Faulkner’s Mockingbird Challenge
Quarterfinalists
- Vanessa Galvan
- Charles Cullen
- Â Matthew Chick
- Arlissa Jennings-Williams
William Daniel Trial Competition
Quarterfinalists
- William Hammond
- Jacob Berry
- Allie Armbruster
- Robert Brawner
- Maggie Meetze
Capitol City Challenge
Semifinalists
- Sierra Lawrence
- Mitch Funk
- Evan Hansinger
- Madeline Ross
2018
South Texas Challenge Competition
Finalist, Outstanding Brief
- Cameron Mobley (Best Advocate)
- Christopher Ryan
- Cameron Boone
Join The Team
Are you ready to become the best attorney you can be? Email gastatestla@gmail.com to learn more about joining the team. Tryouts for the 2021-2022 school year will be held on August 7 and 8. Keep an eye out for information meetings.
To be eligible for STLA membership you must:
- Be a rising 2L or rising 3L GSU Law Student (3L/4L Part-time students are welcome)
- Have AT LEAST a 2.3 GPA
- Try-out
- Have sufficient time for practice and competition
STLA members
- Madeline Ross—President
- Brittany Stocus—Vice President
- Johnny Payne
- Arlissa Jennings-Williams
- Matthew Chick
- Robert Brawner
- Yasamine Jalinouszadeh
- Maggie Meetze
- Laura James
- Evan Hansinger
- Andrew Neiner
- Amanda Nardi
- Zach Balty
- Davynn Brown
- Colin Daniels
- James Dean III
- Michael DelCampo
- Mia Falcon
- Madison Hayes
- Jim Hicks
- Jamil Irwin
- Veeda Mashayekh
- Sim Mithwani
- Mikayla Mobley
- Sarah Skinner
- Carson Wynn
Support & Volunteer
We are always looking for talented legal professionals to serve as advisers for our competitions.
Contact gastatestla@gmail.com.
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