Since its inception, the Moot Court Society has been one of the most prestigious and active societies of the Shepard Broad Law Center. Membership in the Society provides students with an opportunity to supplement their “book learning” with practical experience in appellate-level oral advocacy.

By participating in various tournaments, members of the Society apply their problem solving skills by writing an appellate brief on a specific problem and then arguing their case before a panel of judges. These skills are invaluable to anyone contemplating a career in litigation. The practical experience gained through Moot Court is also invaluable to student’s employment prospects since many employers seek out students who are members of the Society.

Your opportunity to become involved in the Moot Court Society occurs during the end of the second semester of a student’s first year of law school. Students that elect to participate will compete in the annual Feinrider First Year Competition. Students who are successful in this competition will become Candidates for Moot Court Membership. Additionally, students may also become Candidates by demonstrating excellence in persuasive writing during their first year of law school. LSV professors choose one student from their section to become Candidates for Moot Court Membership. Students who are invited to become Candidates will have an opportunity to solidify their membership during a ceremony held during the second year of law school.

Once a student becomes a member of the Society, you will have a chance to compete for a position on one of the Society’s traveling teams. The Society proudly sends teams each year to various competitions across the country.

Throughout the year, the Moot Court Society will invite you to attend our functions. We encourage you to watch our excellent advocates develop and refine their advocacy skills. Please stop by our office located on the third floor of the library if you have any questions.