Earning Academic Credit for Moot Court:

In addition to sharpening written and oral advocacy skills, Board members are also eligible to earn up to 8 credits for participation on the Moot Court Board.

Each Moot Court Board member can earn the following credits:

Rising 2Ls

• Fall Semester, 0 credits
• Spring Semester, 1 credit
• If competition during Spring Semester, 2 credits total that semester

Rising 3Ls

• 3 credits total for the year (2 credits for semester with competition, 1 credit for the semester without competition)
• If on Executive Board, 4 credits total (2 each semester)
• If you join Moot Court as a 3L, 0 credits for Fall Semester, 2 credits for Spring Semester (includes competition)

Requirements of Membership:

• Compete in 1 interscholastic competition during 3L year anywhere in the country*
• Assist teams in preparation for competition (~6 hours/semester - when not competing)
• Conduct practice oral argument sessions for 1Ls
• Organize annual internal competition
• Attend Board Meetings
  *With approval of faculty advisor. All reasonable expenses paid