What is a Supreme Court Institute Moot?
A “moot” is a practice session in which counsel presents oral argument before a panel of “Justices” in preparation for an appearance before the Supreme Court. The Justices offer critiques of the argument as well as general comments to help maximize counsel’s opportunity to present an effective, informative oral argument. The moots are designed not only to aid counsel in further refining their arguments, but also to familiarize counsel with the general proceedings of the Court.
