# Mock Trial: Practice, Pressure, & the Power of Teamwork

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Podcast: [Discover Boston College](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discover-boston-college-6630761)
Published: 2026-06-10T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Discover Boston College, host George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Natalie Garayeva ’27 and Jacquovia Higgs ’27, co-presidents of the BC Mock Trial Program, to pull back the curtain on a competitive team that trains like a courtroom — and bonds like family. Hear how four equal “A” teams, an entirely student-run structure (no stacked teams, no external coach), and intense preparation weeks shape both performance and friendships. From the logistics of traveling coast-to-coast for invitationals, and a messy-but-memorable opening statement at Berkeley, this conversation shows how practice, grit, and laughter come together when the stakes are highest.

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