MARLYN. E. LUGAR TRIAL ASSOCIATION
The purpose of this organization is to establish a fitting edifice to the great educator and instructor Marlyn E. Lugar. The Marlyn E. Lugar Trial Association strives to further academic excellence and professional competence in the field of Trial Advocacy. Students are eligible to join Lugar during their second year of law school. In order to become a member, students must receive a grade of “B” or better in Trial Advocacy and successfully complete a course in Evidence. After joining Lugar, members can receive three credit hours by participating in two outside trial competitions and competing in the Lugar Cup each year that the student is a member. The Lugar Cup is the College of Law’s annual in-house trial competition. Any student at the College of Law can participate in the Lugar Cup.
President: Chris Weed
Vice President: Emily Ford
Secretary: Garrett Spiker
Treasurer: Michael Hicks
Advisor: Amy Cyphert
