Registration is now open for the National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition
Washington, DC
November 5, 2022
Preliminary and Quarterfinal Rounds
The George Washington University Law School
November 6, 2022
Semifinals and Finals
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the competition here.
- More information regarding the competition can be found here.
First organized in 2009, the National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition (NVLMCC) is sponsored annually by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association, and the George Washington University Law School (GW Law). The NVLMCC is the nation’s premier moot court focusing on veterans law. Hosted close to Veterans Day each fall in Washington, DC, the NVLMCC brings together teams of students from around the country to argue cutting-edge veterans law issues before panels of distinguished practitioners and judges. The NVLMCC prides itself on the authenticity of the problems and the quality of its judges. The record on appeal and the documents included look like what would be found in a real veterans law case. The judges for the briefs and the oral arguments are drawn from the ranks of experienced veterans law practitioners. In particular, the final round of each NVLMCC is typically presided over by a panel of judges from the CAVC in their courtroom. Few moot court competitions can boast an experience that is so true to actual practice.
Key Dates:
- 9/11/22: Registration Deadline: Form
- 9/12/22: Registration Deadline: Fee
- 9/16/22: Problem Release
- 10/16/22: Brief Due (Only one brief is required per team; side is assigned randomly)
- 11/5/22: Preliminary Rounds and Quarterfinals at The George Washington University Law School (2000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20052)
- 11/6/22: Semifinal and Final Rounds at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (625 Indiana Ave NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004)
Participation:
The competition is limited to a maximum of 28 teams. Each ABA-approved law school may register up to two teams consisting of two JD students each. All competitors and coaches attending the competition must certify that they are fully vaccinated and boosted (if applicable) and be willing to be masked when not presenting oral argument (if required).
Costs:
The registration fee is $500 for one team or $900 for two. The fee is non-refundable once paid to encourage participation.
Awards:
Recognition is given to the Championship Team, Best Oral Advocate, Best Petitioner’s Brief, and Best Respondent’s Brief. Trophies sponsored by the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program.
Judges:
The NVLMCC is pleased to announce that it has confirmed the following benches for the 2022 competition (barring, of course, any unforeseen circumstances).
Final Round
- Chief Judge Margaret Bartley, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Judge Amanda L. Meredith, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Judge Joseph L. Falvey, Jr., United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Semifinal Rounds
- Gregory O. Block, Clerk of Court, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Richard J. Hipolit, Deputy General Counsel, Veterans’ Programs, Office of General Counsel, United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jillian Berner, President, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association