December 1, 1988 30 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL /Ill UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO STUDENT UNION Sponsored by: Representatives-at-Large Julie O'Brian Felicia Clark Authored by: Pre-Law Club President A BILL Charles Ellis BILL HISTORY Once again the University of Colorado has been invited to participate in The National Undergraduate Mock Trial Competition. This tournament will be held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa on Feb. 18th and 19th of the coming year. The competition continues to provide an excellent learning experience to all the students at our University who wish to pursue a career in the legal field. This type of competition not only allows prospective law students to experience the real world applications of the law but also provides them with an "edge" in regards to application and acceptance to law school. Both ex-CU students who have competed in the tournament and are now in law school, and admissions officers from various law schoos agree on this point. Moreover, students who compete in this tournament bring back to the University a greater understanding of the law and the legal profession. They may then pass this knowledge on to other students through peer counseling, which the club offers, or through more casual conversation with other members of the club. The tournament also provides the university as a whole with national exposure, as schools from all over the nation are represented, and ideas and attitudes are exchanged. Overall, both the students who compete and the university will benefit. BILL SUMMARY This bill allocates $674.00 + GAR to the Pre-Law Club for a mock trial competition at Drake University. BE IT ENACTED by the Executive Council of the University of Colorado Student Union, THAT: SECTION 1: This bill allocates $674.00 + GAR from Central Reserve to the Pre-Law Club for a mock trial competition at Drake University. SECTION 2: A written report shall be submitted after the event, pursuant to the provisions of 24 ECB 1/4. SECTION 3: This bill takes effect upon passage. Referred to CCS ~ Acclamation BUDGET Registration Fees (one team of 8) Transportation (by Van @$23.50/day x 4 days) plus .17/mile x 1400 miles and insurance @$2/day x 4 days Lodging (3 rms x 2 @ $39 /ngt) Total Cost +GAR $100.00 94.00 246.00 $340.00 156.00 $674.00