Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Competitions and Moot Courts

Pace Environmental Moot Court Competition

Mitchell Hamline is again fielding a team at the Jeffrey Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, organized by Pace University Law School.  Applications are due September 27th, 2024 at 5pm.

Students chosen for the Mitchell Hamline team will write an appellate brief on several contemporary issues in environmental law, chosen by the sponsoring organization . The brief is written without faculty or other assistance and is due no later than November 21, 2024.  Students will then develop oral arguments with the assistance of their coaches ahead of the preliminary oral arguments on February 20, 2025. Team members should plan to invest substantial time each week working on the brief and preparing for oral arguments. The team is coached by Mr. Joseph Heegaard — a former member of MHSL’s Pace team.  Students must have completed their first year to be considered. Students receive 2 credits.

Students interested in trying out should submit the following to Alexandra Zabinski alz@mccollumlaw.com>) no later than Friday, September 27th, 2024 at 5 p.m.

  1. Brief explanation of interest (75-150 words) and
  2. A short legal writing sample (e.g. argument section of a brief or motion memorandum)

Credits

Participation is worth two (2) credits (P/F).

Coach

Alexandra Zabinski and Brian Kluk.  Questions, please contact:  Alexandra L. Zabinski at alz@mccollumlaw.com.

2024-25 Competition Information:

  • In-person (White Plains, NY) – February 20-22, 2025
2024 MHSL Team Members

Jacqueline Gorges and Shahla Nadem-Mollaei

2023-2024 Competition Pictures

Mary Mejia and Amy Huo

Amy Huo participating in the Moot Court.

Mary Mejia participating in the Moot Court.

Mary Mejia and Amy Huo preparing arguments during the Moot Court.