The Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition is hosted by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association (FBA).
Each year, the FBA distributes case materials to the teams based on a current and developing federal issue. The materials include a mock district court order and circuit court opinion. The teams then use those materials to prepare and submit written appellate briefs and argue against other teams from around the nation.
Each team member argues and fields questions from a panel of judges for 10-15 minutes.
Students can expect to walk away from the competition with a sophisticated writing sample and the ability to feel comfortable arguing as a petitioner or respondent on future appeals.”
Intent to Compete was Due November 1, 2024
Interested applicants should submit a persuasive writing sample (preferably an appellate writing sample) to Andrew Wilson (awilson@wilsoncd.com) and Robert Yount (robert.yount@hennepin.us). Cover letter or letter of interest optional. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to either Andrew or Rob with any additional questions or concerns. Depending on the volume of applicants, students may be asked to conduct a brief (3-5 minute) oral argument on their writing sample.
Credits
Participation is worth two (2) credits. Students must log 90 hours total in brief research and writing, oral argument practice, and competition to earn credits.
Coaches
Please contact Andrew Wilson & Robert Yount for more information.