THE LAW & TRIAL ASSOCIATION AT UTD
WhereFutureAdvocatesBuildTheirCase.
We give UTD students an introductory experience into the field of law and its practices through competitive mock trial, lawyer panels, LSAT workshops, and real connections to the legal community.
WHO WE ARE
Developing Legal Minds at UT Dallas
The Law & Trial Association (LTA) is a student organization at UT Dallas dedicated to connecting students with the legal world, regardless of major or career path.
We give students real exposure to the field through events like alumni and lawyer panels, LSAT prep, and our Intramural Mock Trial Competition. Looking ahead, we're expanding with case competitions, law firm tours, and more networking opportunities to help you build connections and confidence before you ever set foot in a courtroom.
Whether you're pre-law or just curious about the legal field, LTA has a place for you. Fill out the form to stay in the loop on upcoming events.
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THE COMPETITION
LTA's 2025 Intramural Mock Trial Competition
UTD students competed as attorneys in a real Texas courtroom, argued live cases before practicing attorney judges, and collaborated with high school witnesses in LTA's first ever intramural competition.
Winning Team
Dorsa Zilaee, Likhit Kadiam, Rashmi Ravindran
Runner Up
Khadijah Khalid, Aadharshini Thangapandian
Upcoming Events
Join us for competitions, workshops, and networking.
Event Types
Build the Skills That Get You Into Law School
Courtroom Experience
Compete in mock trials and build real advocacy skills. LTA's annual competition brings together UTD students and local high schoolers in a full courtroom simulation judged by practicing attorneys.
Legal Network
Connect with DFW attorneys, UTD pre law alumni, and law students through our panels and mixers. The legal world runs on relationships. Start building yours now.
Community & Connections
Find your people. LTA is a tight knit pre law community where you can build real friendships, share the application journey, and feel at home long before you set foot in law school.
Meet the Team
LTA is run by a team of passionate UTD students committed to building the premier pre law community on campus.
Executive Board
Directors
Become a Member.
The legal world runs on relationships. Join LTA to build yours before law school.
Start ApplicationGET INVOLVED
Become an LTA Ambassador
Ambassadors are the engine behind LTA events. As an ambassador, you work directly alongside LTA officers to plan, host, and run our competitions, panels, and workshops. It is the most hands-on role in LTA, and the clearest path to an officer position.
Event Operations
Help plan and run LTA's competitions, panels, and workshops from start to finish.
Ranked by Officers
Officers evaluate ambassadors based on performance, reliability, and contribution.
Path to Leadership
High performing ambassadors are first in line when officer positions open up.