Arizona State University External Moot Court Competitions Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Executive Moot Court Board

Agenda Overview of External CompetitionsOverview of External Competitions Forming a TeamForming a Team How to Obtain Academic CreditHow to Obtain Academic Credit GPSA FundingGPSA Funding Overview of EMCB PoliciesOverview of EMCB Policies Tryouts for NAAC, NYC Bar, Jessup & VisTryouts for NAAC, NYC Bar, Jessup & Vis ResourcesResources Q&AQ&A

Overview Reasons to compete in an External Moot Court Competition - Practical experience - Academic credit - Do it for the glory. Represent ASU Law in regional, national and/or international competitions.

Forming a team 1) Do your research. Find a competition you are interested in and potential teammates and coach. (this does not apply for Jessup, Vis, NAAC, or NY City Bar)1) Do your research. Find a competition you are interested in and potential teammates and coach. (this does not apply for Jessup, Vis, NAAC, or NY City Bar) 2) Finalize a team and contact EMCB External Competitions Chair.2) Finalize a team and contact EMCB External Competitions Chair. 3) Complete the ASU Moot Court External Competitions Authorization form. It must be signed by team-members, Dean Wiliams and approved by the EMCB.3) Complete the ASU Moot Court External Competitions Authorization form. It must be signed by team-members, Dean Wiliams and approved by the EMCB.

Forming a team 4) Once approved, request a Moot Court Board liaison.4) Once approved, request a Moot Court Board liaison. 5) Apply for GPSA funding.5) Apply for GPSA funding. 6) Inform EMCB of any funding you receive.6) Inform EMCB of any funding you receive. 7) Keep all receipts when you travel!7) Keep all receipts when you travel! 8) Have a great time and do your best.8) Have a great time and do your best.

Academic credit Students who are involved in external Moot Court competitions must indicate whether they wish to earn academic credit for competing.Students who are involved in external Moot Court competitions must indicate whether they wish to earn academic credit for competing. Students may earn one Moot Court credit for external Moot Court participation.Students may earn one Moot Court credit for external Moot Court participation. 1. the student completes a minimum 15-page brief (if multiple team members, each team member must be responsible for a minimum of 15 pages);1. the student completes a minimum 15-page brief (if multiple team members, each team member must be responsible for a minimum of 15 pages); 2. the student participates in a minimum of five (5) practice oral arguments; and2. the student participates in a minimum of five (5) practice oral arguments; and 3. the student rewrites the brief (or his/her portion of the brief) under the supervision of the faculty supervisor, following the competition. 3. the student rewrites the brief (or his/her portion of the brief) under the supervision of the faculty supervisor, following the competition.

Gpsa funding If done properly, you should be able to travel for little or no cost out of your own pocket.If done properly, you should be able to travel for little or no cost out of your own pocket. You must apply for GPSA travel grant fundingYou must apply for GPSA travel grant funding GPSA Service is very helpfulGPSA Service is very helpful

EMCB Policies Fill out a EMCB External Competition Approval FormFill out a EMCB External Competition Approval Form Apply for GPSA FundingApply for GPSA Funding Keep in contact with your Liaison/Natali/Tory TrottaKeep in contact with your Liaison/Natali/Tory Trotta You must practice at least 10 times before your competitionYou must practice at least 10 times before your competition

Tryouts – for Tryout Teams Joint tryouts NAAC, NYC Bar, Jessup – Sept. 7 th & 8 thJoint tryouts NAAC, NYC Bar, Jessup – Sept. 7 th & 8 th A 5-8 minute argument (this can be anything from a previous moot court competition or a legal advocacy class)A 5-8 minute argument (this can be anything from a previous moot court competition or a legal advocacy class) Brief synopsis of the issues you were asked to addressBrief synopsis of the issues you were asked to address Writing sampleWriting sample ResumeResume Moot Court Interest FormMoot Court Interest Form Vis: Separate tryout – Sep. 5 th (See Handout)Vis: Separate tryout – Sep. 5 th (See Handout)

NAAC & NYC Bar New York City Bar Moot Court Competition Appellate Advocacy Briefs due October 17 Regional Rounds: Nov. 14, 15 Finals Round in early January Location – University of Wyoming School of Law (likely) NAAC – National Appellate Advocacy Competition Put on by the ABA Coach: Melissa Bogden Problem released Nov. 5, Brief due Jan 7 Regional Competitions in late February – most likely in San Francisco (possibly Seattle)

JESSUP Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition More information: ome

VIS Wilhelm C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition More information: u/vis.html

Q&A Any questions? law.asu.edu/mootcourt