Earle Mack School of Law Moot Court Board

The Moot Court Board provides an opportunity to sharpen both written and oral advocacy skills through participation in competitions before hypothetical appellate courts at competitions across the country.  Our students have performed extremely well in competition, including a victory in the 2012 Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in the Mid-Atlantic Super Region.

About the Board

In addition to sharpening written and oral advocacy skills, board service can make students eligible for up to 8 credits.

Academic Credit:

Each Moot Court Board member can earn the following credits:

Rising 2Ls

Second-Year

• Fall Semester, 0 credits
• Spring Semester, 1 credit
• If competition during Spring Semester, 2 credits total that semester

Third-Year

• 3 credits total for the year (2 credits for semester with competition, 1 credit for the semester without competition)
• If on Executive Board, 4 credits total (2 each semester)
• If you join Moot Court as a 3L, 0 credits for Fall Semester, 2 credits for Spring Semester (includes competition)

Rising 3Ls

• 3 credits total for the year (2 credits for semester with competition, 1 credit for the semester without competition)
• If on Executive Board, 4 credits total (2 each semester)

Requirements of Membership:

• Compete in 1 interscholastic competition during 3L year anywhere in the country*
• Assist teams in preparation for competition (~6 hours/semester - when not competing)
• Conduct practice oral argument sessions for 1Ls (spring semester)
• Participate in conducting annual internal competition
• Attend Board Meetings (usually twice per semester)
  *With faculty advisor. All reasonable expenses paid