In-House Competition
Brief Writing
We teach our members how to write appellate briefs, focusing on the skills necessary for effective legal writing. The briefs are crafted based on constitutional issues presented in the American Moot Court Association’s case packet for the year. Each team submits a legal brief at the end of the fall semester, earning an opportunity to enter it for consideration in the In-House Competition.
Oral Arguments
Our members learn oral advocacy skills during the spring semester, preparing them for appellate-style arguments. The oral advocacy training culminates in scrimmages and preliminary rounds which provide members an opportunity to sharpen their skills and participate in the final competition. The In-House competition provides a platform for members to refine their public speaking and argumentation techniques under the guidance of experienced judges.
Recognition Opportunities
Members who excel in the In-House Competition become eligible to receive recognition for their achievements. This recognition can include an opportunity to join our competition team and participate in national competitions, such as those organized by the American Moot Court Association. These competitions offer a unique opportunity for members to engage in simulated legal environments, preparing them for law school and the legal profession.
Read this Year's Case
Both our In-House Tournament and the AMCA tournaments are based on the Constitutional Issues presented in this case packet!
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One issue asks whether an admissions program, that gives preferential weight to female applicants, is unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment. The second constitutional question asks whether the termination of employment, that occurred after Appellant spoke critically of said admissions policy, is unconstitutional under the First Amendment Free Exercise Clause.