1. Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
Info Session

2. 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

3. 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
us in advance if using one of the above

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. Questions? Anything else: email asu.moot.court.board@gmail.com
Client Counseling Scoring Sheets:
6th Floor Student Lounge, Lunch Hour
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