Jenckes Closing Argument Competition Info Session

General Info What: Jenckes Closing Argument Competition When: October 17th, 18th, and 20th (Jenckes Cup: Nov. 18th) Time: 6:30 – 9 PM Location: Arizona Center for Law & Society Sign ups Open: Today! (9/26) Close: (10/8) Problem Release (10/9)

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 Online https://goo.gl/forms/NiZRH4jWpDzWDTFn2 First-Come, First-Served Competitors ( 30 team cap) As a Team or Single (We play match-maker) Timers (6 timer cap) 3-hour commitment Free food

Prizes (Thanks Jones, Skelton, & Hochuli!) $$$ (each person on a team) 1st Place: $350 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $125 Plaques Luncheon: Networking event with JSH!

Last Year’s ASU Winners: Andrew Alvarado & Jacob Lervold

Questions? Anything else: email asu.moot.court.board@gmail.com Client Counseling Scoring Sheets: 6th Floor Student Lounge, Lunch Hour Tues – Thurs (27th – 29th) More Resources: Videos, Rubric, Further Reading: http://asulawmootcourt.org/internal-competitions/