Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) student Zarek Sain earned First Place Champion and the Honorable Morris L. Overstreet Best Oral Advocate Award in the 2025 Honorable Belinda J. Hill Mock Trial Competition. The two-day event, held Aug. 4-5, featured multiple rounds of trials for local interns and law students interested in showcasing their advocacy skills.
Sain said, “One of the biggest lessons I learned is that anything is possible if you are willing to give 200 percent.”
Each round of the competition was evaluated by practicing attorneys with over three years of experience using a structured rubric. The final round was judged by the Honorable Belinda J. Hill herself.
With plans to enroll in law school next fall, Sain is eager to develop his leadership and decision-making skills through both community and campus involvement.
