Verdict: Mock Trial Team Is Serious About Empowering One Another

Capping their most triumphant season ever, Kent Place’s student-led Mock Trial Team earned third place in the 2024 state final, in March.

Much of their success can be attributed to the team’s encouraging leadership, from Captains Gabrielle L. ’24 and Kai M. ’24, Director of Outreach Colette G. ’25, and Social Media Manager Megan L.J. ’25. Not only were they committed to finding a role for anyone interested in joining, but they also fully expected and embraced mistakes.

Their ultimate goal: learning and improving, together.

This welcoming philosophy — a “teamwork-centric approach,” says Colette, a current captain along with Jacquelyn R. ’26 — has resulted in a team of more than 30 students, one of the largest rosters in the state.

“Gabby and Kai fostered a collaborative, open, and understanding environment in which everyone gets a say,” says Megan. “Many teammates, myself included, skipped vacations last spring for the state competitions. That shows our dedication, and the effect is electric. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish in the future.”

This article appeared in the fall 2024 issue of Kent Place magazine. Gabby is now a freshman at Princeton, and Kai is at Tufts.