The National Trial Competition was established in 1975 to encourage and strengthen students' advocacy skills through quality competition and valuable interaction with members of the bench and bar. The program is designed to expose law students to the nature of trial practice and to serve as a supplement to their education. It is the Texas Young Lawyers Association intent to provide a meaningful contribution to the development of future trial lawyers. Below is the Regent 2L trial team at American University Washington Cologe of Law 's Texas Young Lawyers Association regional competition (with photo exhibit from the competition). L-R: Chris Pocta, Carter Budwell, Katie Heyer, Joy Degenhart, Aubrey Cross & Crystal Barnett.