TEAMS
Twelve law schools will be invited to participate in the
Competition. In accordance with tradition, the two finalists
from the previous competition will be invited back, and thus we will have
slots available for ten 'new' schools. The competition is
a Criminal Trial Competition.
Each school participating must send one team consisting of four members. Each team member must participate as an attorney either for the defense or prosecution, and as a witness for their colleagues when representing the opposite side in the competition. To the extent practicable, all witnesses will be 'gender-neutral' so you can concentrate on picking the best trial students available.
There is no entry fee for this competition. However, each team is responsible for its own transportation, hotel and meal costs. Rooms may be booked at reduced NACDL rate by teams, but remember to book early as the room blocks fill up quickly. NACDL allows faculty members to attend seminars free of charge during the trial rounds.
It is important to note that consistent with the tradition of this competition, advisors must be faculty, no student advisors will be allowed, and that faculty advisors will not be permitted to sit in on the trials.
The Competition begins on Wednesday evening with a Registration & Reception for team members and advisors, followed by a mandatory Faculty Advisors meeting. Three preliminary rounds will be held, (two Thursday and one Friday morning) before the four semi-finalists are determined. The semi-finals will be held Friday afternoon and the finals Saturday morning. All rounds will be judged by panels of experienced criminal trial lawyers and judges. |
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As
noted in the Application, we require that you review
the competition Rules BEFORE applying [pdf] so as to avoid any misunderstandings
prior to or during the competition.
Please review the Rules carefully as they address some issues that are unique to this Competition.
Contact Us
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION TO:
Katherine Fleming
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
300 South Capital Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone:(517) 371-5140 ext. 2848
Fax: (517) 334-5747
Email: flemingk@cooley.edu |
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