Volunteers are needed for the 25th annual National Trial Advocacy Competition in Detroit. Hosted by the State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section, NTAC brings together the best law school mock trial teams from across the country together November 6 through 8 at the Third Circuit Court in Detroit.

There are multiple ways to volunteer. During registration, volunteers will be able to select the times, day(s), and number of sessions for which they are available. Volunteers will also be asked if they prefer to serve as a presiding judge or scoring judge, which takes the place of a jury.

To register as a volunteer, visit https://bit.ly/4qUVsfA.

All volunteers also are invited to attend an awards reception on Saturday at the Detroit Athletic Club.

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