How does the Moot Court program work at W&L Law?
Our Moot Court program is a little different, practically speaking, than programs found at other law schools. Rather than having a fixed Moot Court team of ten or twelve individuals who represent the law school at all external competitions, we have internal competitions to determine the individuals who will represent the school externally. These competitions are not mandatory, but they are open to all second and third year students. The competitions include Negotiations, Appellate Advocacy, Mock Trial, Client Counseling and Mediation. First year students are not able to compete in these competitions, however, they are able to participate as clients, witnesses and bailiffs. All participating students are able to have at least one round of experience at the school level. Those students who perform well, advance to subsequent rounds, and the students who win, ultimately go on to represent W&L Law at regional competitions, and potentially, nationally. The Moot Court program is run by the M
