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Moot Court
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“Learn to do right! Seek justice, reprove the ruthless. |
| 2008 Moot Court Team Ranked 9th in Nation!! |
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Based on a solid performance in the regional competition, our undergraduate Moot Court team was invited to compete in the 2008 National American Collegiate Moot Court Association Tournament. Despite some set backs due to the weather and losing all of their luggage, our team finished 9th in the nation. Congratulations team! |
In 2005, Liberty University took another step in preparing students for law school; we began a competitive undergraduate Moot Court Team. Moot Court allows students to practice the actual principles of interpreting the law. Instead of presenting evidence through witnesses and advocating a client’s position in a trial court atmosphere, moot court participants seek to persuade a simulated panel of appellate court judges to adopt their client’s interpretation of the law.
In our most recent competition, students wrestled with issues regarding terrorism and the limits associated with lawful investigation of terrorist activity. For 8–10 minutes, the two student teams from opposing colleges advance their interpretation of the law from their client’s perspective, and respond to questions. Preparation is intense and students must read, comprehend, and apply legal concepts from a number of cases. Those participating in Moot Court are given the opportunity to write an Appellate Brief—a hurdle faced by every law school student.
Since its inception, Liberty University’s Moot Court Team has advanced to the national tournament the past two years, and has placed in the top 10 in the nation. Our students were recognized for their oratory skills and as the highest ranking first year competitors.
Moot Court prepares students for law school and real world appellate advocacy, the Socratic style, and the casebook method used in law school classes. To prepare yourself for a position on this team by learning the basics of appellate argument and appellate brief writing, consider enrolling in GOVT 478 (Appellate Advocacy) offered spring semesters.
To learn more about the case for this year's competition, and for other valuable information about competing in undergraduate moot court competitions, visit the American Collegiate Moot Court Association. If you are interested in finding out more about our moot court team email Grant Rost.
