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Addison Xu

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Dynamic Mock Trial Coach with proven success in guiding teams to national and international championships. Expertise in legal research, argumentation techniques, and public speaking. Committed to fostering excellence in aspiring legal professionals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Presiding Judge

Empire Mock Trial
Chicago, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
  • Presided over court proceedings in high school mock trial competitions, ensuring fair and impartial hearings.
  • Evaluated evidence and witness testimony to make informed rulings.
  • Conducted rigorous Q&A during pretrial oral arguments to evaluate attorneys’ reasoning.

Mock Trial Coach

Mock United
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - Current
  • Guided teams to notable success in prestigious mock trial contests. Attained multiple awards: 1 International Championship, 2 National Championships, 1 National Runner-up, 11 Outstanding Attorney Awards, and 13 Outstanding Witness Awards.
  • Coached over 10 teams in national and international mock trial competitions as an attorney tutor.
  • Taught legal concepts and mock trial techniques to more than 150 competitors.

Tutor

TestDaily
Online
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Instructed AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Comparative Government, and AP U.S. Government courses.
  • Achieved a ninety-two percent pass rate with students earning a score of 5 on exams.

Legal Intern

Howse Williams
Hong Kong
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Drafted legal documents, including memos and briefs for attorney review.
  • Assisted attorneys in case preparation by organizing case files and evidence.
  • Conducted client interviews to gather information and clarify legal issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Psychology

Emory University
Atlanta
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Guangdong Experimental High School
Guangzhou
05-2024

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Legal research
  • Argumentation techniques
  • Team leadership
  • Case analysis
  • Client communication

Accomplishments

National Champion at 2023 National United Mock Trial Competition

Languages

Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Limited

Timeline

Presiding Judge

Empire Mock Trial
09.2025 - Current

Tutor

TestDaily
01.2024 - 07.2024

Mock Trial Coach

Mock United
06.2023 - Current

Legal Intern

Howse Williams
06.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Psychology

Emory University

High School Diploma -

Guangdong Experimental High School
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