Academics
Academic Competitions
Participating in Law School competitions is an excellent way to develop appellate advocacy and litigation skills. This is accomplished through in-depth research and preparation of arguments on both sides of a case. Participants learn to “think on their feet” and hone their legal analysis and persuasive speech skills.
Those interested in becoming trial attorneys can try out for the National Mock Trial competition. Participants learn how to prepare witnesses for trial, develop their style in direct and cross-examination and conduct opening statement and closing argument to a jury.
Moot Court competitions expose participants to the appeals process. Students are presented with a legal problem and a set of facts. Paired participants write a brief in support of one side or the other and then argue the case before a panel consisting of judges, attorneys and law professors.
