Lee University’s Mock Trial (LUMT) recently competed at the American Mock Trial Association Regionals hosted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where a member of the Lee team received an individual award.   
  
“I am very proud of how this young team came together, learned from past experiences, adapted to changes and challenges, and rounded out their season with some very strong individual performances,” said Dr. Mark Scully, associate professor of political science and faculty sponsor of Mock Trial. Our seniors and team leadership have set a very strong foundation for next year’s team, and I can’t wait to see our returning members build on those accomplishments.” 
  
LUMT faced off against four other mock trial teams including those from Davidson College, Eastern Kentucky University, and University of Kentucky.    

Judges awarded LUMT’s Victoria Lee, a senior history major, an outstanding attorney award with an 18 rank. Throughout the 2025-26 season, Victoria has received an 18 to 20 rank outstanding attorney award at every tournament where the team has competed.  
  
“This was the first regional competition for all but two members on the team,” said Matthew Shackelford, president of LUMT. “Nevertheless, each member excelled throughout this competition. The team showed the hard work and dedication that was poured into the club for several months. I am incredibly proud of all they accomplished!” 
 
The members of LUMT are Trinity Hughes, Victoria Lee, Jace Maples, Elijah Mitchell, Vivian Quinley, and Shackelford.  
  
Lee University Mock Trial is a student-led organization for those interested in litigation and the law, acting and improvisation, critical thinking, and public speaking. Students participate as attorneys or witnesses in multiple competitions during the academic year.  
  
For more information about the LUMT team, contact Shackelford at [email protected].