Jenckes Closing Argument Competition Info Session

General Info What: Jenckes Closing Argument Competition When: October 2nd OR 3rd, AND 5th (Jenckes Cup: Nov. 3rd) Time: 5:30pm- 9pm Location: Arizona Center for Law & Society

How It Works Teams of two give a 15 minute closing argument Typically 7 ½ mins a person Judges act as a Jury Closed Universe Problem (no outside jury instructions/statutes) PPT, props, and visual aids encouraged! Judges like extras if helpful Email us in advance if using one of the above

Judges are looking for… Organization Theme & Prayer No “may it please the court.” Quick Facts Main Argument (deal with weaknesses, too!) Applicable Statutes / Jury Instructions End strongly and let it linger in air. Don’t say “Thank you.” Oral Advocacy Skills Tone, pacing, gestures, voice, courtroom manner, persuasiveness Teamwork Team chemistry, synergy

How to Prepare Know facts cold Develop Theme Simple, few-word sound bite that anchors the case Ex: Seven steps… Seven steps is all it took. Write out Bullet Point Structure (NOT PROSE) Don’t rely heavily on your notes Practice out loud in front of friends, family etc. Time yourself Videotape yourself Nervous habits “Um…” Hands Posture

Sign Up On OUR WEBSITE asulawmootcourt.org First-Come, First-Served Competitors ( 30 team cap) As a Team or Single (We CAN play match-maker) Only one partner needs to sign up – know each others’ schedule Timers (6 timer cap) 5:30 – 9pm commitment Free food

Prizes (Thanks Jones, Skelton, & Hochuli!) $$$ 1st Place: $350 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $125 Luncheon: Networking event with JSH! Coaching for the Final Round (Jenckes Cup)

Questions? Anything else: email asu.moot.court.board@gmail.com Client Counseling Scoring Sheets: 6th Floor Student Lounge, Lunch Hour More Resources: Videos, Rubric, Further Reading: http://asulawmootcourt.org/internal-competitions/