1. Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
Info Session

2. 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)

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 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

7. 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!

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

9. 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:
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