After a nearly three-year hiatus, the Law Magnet Moot Court team is back—and they’re ready to make history once again. With a legacy of national championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022, they are now gearing up for another shot at greatness in 2024. This remarkable comeback is all thanks to the unwavering dedication of Mr. Zambrano and two passionate Law Magnet juniors, Julissa Jaimes and Liliana Villa, who took it upon themselves to resurrect the team.
Determined to live up to the program’s storied reputation, they have already set their sights high for the upcoming season. Alongside their Mock Trial counterparts, the Moot Court team made a strong debut at the Judicial Youth and Government District Competition on November 9, 2024, at Duncanville High School. Despite having less than a month to prepare, they sent three teams and two judges, all of whom showcased exceptional skill, earning themselves a spot in the highly competitive state competition.
Their rapid success is a testament to the hard work and resilience of everyone involved.
A huge shout-out to the following students for their hard work and dedication to the team! If you see them in the hallways, be sure to cheer them on and wish them the best of luck as they continue their journey to success:
Angel Diaz (Judge)
Ossiel Faz (Judge)
Destiny Aguilar and Alani Reyes (Attorneys)
Julissa Jaimes and Liliana Villa (Attorneys)
Gabriella Soto and Valeria Gonzalez (Attorneys)
Here is what competitor Angel Diaz has to say about their win: “I’m really proud of everyone for placing considering we had 3 or 4 weeks to prepare and I can’t wait to see how we do at state!!”
“I am unbelievably proud of all the hard work the team has poured into this competition, I can’t wait for us to grow and win more.” – Madeline Lunzer.
“It is amazing what our Club did with the amount of time we had. It is a testament to the students’ hard work and dedication. I am excited to see what the future holds for these competitors and the Club as a whole.” Mr. Zambrano on the hard work of the team.
I am so proud for everyone that competed in district for making it to state. Considering the short time we had to prepare and the fact that this is some of our first experiences with Moot Court, it has been an incredible learning journey. We’ve gotten so much done, but we all know there’s so much more we can master. This is just the beginning, and I am excited to see what we will accomplish in the future! – Julissa Jaimes
