Spritzer Appellate Oral Argument Competition Info Session

General Information What: Spritzer Oral Argument Competition When: Monday Feb. 5th and Tuesday Feb. 6th (Finals Thursday 8th) Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM Location: Arizona Center for Law & Society

How It Works Appellate oral argument is when attorneys get the chance to tell the Court their most important arguments, clarify points made in their brief, and answer questions from judges on factual/legal points of the case. Petitioner & Respondent will each get 10 minutes to give an appellate oral argument Moving party goes first (7-8 mins argument, 2-3 mins rebuttal) Must request time for rebuttal at beginning of argument Non-moving party goes second (no rebuttal) Competitor arguments are based on briefs, case summaries, and other materials Closed universe problem --- no outside research to be used!

How It Works (cont.) Competitors introduce themselves, outline main points of their argument with supporting case law/other policy considerations Judges WILL interrupt you with their own questions Answer their questions directly with a yes or no, then explain why Transition back to your main points Exercise in thinking on your feet Finalists may be asked to switch sides (from P to R, vice versa)

How to Prepare Know provided materials cold (no substitute for preparedness) Presentation Diagram: Sections for Your Main Points, Caselaw & Quotes/Rebuttal Rebuttal from opponents brief Time your total Main Points presentation for no longer than 5-6 minutes. Main points from your brief At least half of the time judges will be asking you questions/clarification Get competing buddy to practice interrupting/asking q’s

Cash Prizes Cash Prizes: 1st: $500 2nd: $250 3rd: $100

Sign-Up Online (close Wednesday 1/24) Competitors (60) & Timers (8) Link on Facebook (Class Year Pages) Asulawmootcourt.org

Questions? Email: asu.moot.court.board@gmail.com Helpful videos/reading: ASU Moot Court Board Website / Internal Competitions tab http://asulawmootcourt.org/internal-competitions/ Youtube “Appellate Oral Argument”!