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PACE LAW SCHOOL Moot Court & Trial Advocacy

Programs2007 - 2008

Trial Advocacy &Moot Court DirectorProfessor Louis FasuloE-House room 211(914) 422-4403 Phone

(914) 422-4180 Faxe-mail: [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

Table of ContentsPage #

1. Introduction……………………………………………………. 6

2. Administration………………………………………………… 8

3. Deadlines for Applications………………………………………………….. 9

4. Combined Application for the Pace Advocacy Program………………………………………………………........10

5. Descriptions of Individual Moot and Trial Advocacy Programs…………………………………………………………..12

6. Academic Credit & Courses Associated with the Pace Advocacy Program………………………………………………………….. 14

7. Schedule of Events………………………………………………………...........16

8. Oral Advocacy Grading Sheet………………………………………………………………..18

9. General Rules & Regulations……………....……………………………...…............19

10. Team Deadlines & Information Sheet….…………………………………...................................21

10. Practice Round Summaries…………………………………………………...23

12. Course Description for Law 872 ………………..…….. ….26

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Fall Competition Fact Sheet

Welcome to an exciting year of Pace Interschool Competitions The Pace Advocacy and Moot Court Program offers a number of great opportunities for all levels of students to compete against other Law Schools. in a variety of National and regional competitions In addition these experiences are a great opportunity to experience lawyering skills in a competitive environment followed by expert critique and evaluations. Each external team is mentored by a Practicing Attorney in the field. The mentors provide invaluable insight and training in the substantive law. The preparation for the competition is an intensive learning experience. This informational sheet is a supplement to our program booklet which should be consulted prior to tryouts. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or any of the Advocacy Board. Please take advantage of the opportunity and try out.Good Luck!Louis V. FasuloDirector of Trial Advocacy and Moot Court

MOOT COURT OPPORTUNITIES

The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is held in Vienna in the spring and is the premiere international commercial law moot court in the World. Sponsored by Pace University School of Law, the Competition is named for Professor Vis who was a highly respected teacher and scholar at this law school. The Moot involves an arbitration of a contract of sale between two parties in countries that are parties to the United Nations’ Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The Moot provides experience in commercial litigation skills and provides an opportunity for students to develop commercial law expertise. The research for this Moot begins in the fall semester and continues through the spring, at which time two Briefs are due. Selected students within the VIS Team will travel to Vienna. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Law 872. All Team members, regardless of their selection to travel to Vienna, are entitled to earn two credits for their participation.

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The Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is the second oldest Moot in the country and is recognized by practitioners and academics alike as one of the most prestigious moot court competitions in which law students can participate. In some circles, being a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team is considered equivalent to being a member of law review. The competition is worldwide, the final rounds usually attracting one or more judges from the International Court of Justice. The research for this Moot begins in the fall semester, with the Brief due in early January. The Moot is argued in February or March of 2007. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Law 872.

The National Black Law Students Association’s Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition is renowned as the premier Black legal advocacy competition. This program facilitates and promotes academic excellence. Each year more than 150 teams of Black law students have the opportunity to compete in oral advocacy at the national level and to connect with Black attorneys and judges. This Moot is organized by the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), the largest student-run organization in America. Students who are members of BLSA are eligible to participate in this Moot. Students will work on the Brief during the fall and early portion of the spring semesters and will compete in February. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the Frederick Douglass Moot in Law 872.

Animal Rights Moot Court Competition This national competition address issues regarding animal rights in a Moot Court setting

– TRIAL ADVOCACY COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES

American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA) sponsors the National Student Trial Advocacy Competition. This annual, nationwide civil mock trial competition allows students to devolop and practice their trial advocacy skills before distinguished members of the bar and bench. The mock trial cases are civil cases, dealing with issues such as products liability, personal injury or medical malpractice/negligence. Teams are judged on their skills in case preparation, opening statements, use of facts, the examination of lay and expert witnesses and closing arguments. There is no written exercise.

BALSA Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial: This is one of the largest student-run trial advocacy competitions in the United States, drawing more than 200 competitors in recent years.

Buffalo/Niagara Invitational Mock Trial: This competition is hosted by SUNY-Buffalo Law School. The competition includes over 30 teams from across the country. Student advocates will try both sides of a criminal case.

NTC - National Trial Competition: The National Trial Competition was established in 1975 to strengthen students’ advocacy skills. It is sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial lawyers. Civil and Criminal trial problems are alternated each year.

ABA Labor Law Trial Competition: This unique civil trial competition is sponsored by the ABA teams are invited to participate in the Employment Law Trial competition.

St. Johns National Civil Rights Trial Competition: Pace students form a team to compete in 5

Brooklyn, New York against students from around the United States and argue a civil rights case before sitting judges.

Georgetown University National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational: Pace has been one of 20 schools invited to participate during the past few years.

Quinnipiac/John Marshall Criminal Justice Competition: This competition is sponsored by the John Marshall Law School and the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association. During each mock trial, each student advocate is expected to conduct a direct examination and cross examination of a witness and to present either the opening statement or the closing argument of the case.

EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS – CLIENT SKILLS

American Bar Association Negotiation Competition: Established for students to develop negotiation skills and network with peers who attend other schools, this event provides opportunities to build a resume and earn recognition. This competition engages students in legal negotiations to resolve a series of legal problems. Contest simulations consist of a common set of facts known by all participants and confidential information known only to participants representing a particular side. Pace Law School won the competition in Spring 2004 and was aRegional Winner last year.

American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition: The Client Counseling Competition was conceived and developed as a legal teaching technique and is to promote greater knowledge and interest among law students in the preventive law and counseling functions of law practice. It also encourages students to develop interviewing, planning, and analytical skills in the lawyer-client relationship in the law office. Pace hosted the Regional competition in Spring 2006 where we placed Second in the National Competition. for the third time

American Bar Association Arbitration Competition: This competition simulates a realistic arbitration hearing, where students represent a client and participate in opening statements, witness examinations, exhibit introductions, evidentiary presentations and summations.

Dispute Resolution/ Mediation Competition – This competition allows students to represent clients in a mediation situation If you would like additional information regarding any of the above, please call Prof. Fasulo 917-887-8895 or e-mail the Advocacy Board:

Bevin Casey GugliuccielloMary Clare HaskinsLindsey KneipperDenise LeongHsienjan HuangJoseph RemyDara LaWallJessica CardichonKeji AyorindeYehuda Angster

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PACE LAW SCHOOL Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Program

2007-2008

Introduction

The Moots

Are you interested in becoming a participant in the Pace University School of Law Moot Court Program? Each year, Pace Law School students participate and represent Pace Law School in a number of Moot Court Competitions including: an International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria; an International Environmental Moot Court Competition sponsored by Stetson University; an International Criminal Moot Court; a National Moot Court Competition; a The National Black Law Students Association Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition; the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, the Dean Jerome Prince Evidence Competition, the GRAND MOOT Competition at Pace Law School; and the Jessup Moot Court Competition – the worlds’ most prestigious public International Law Moot Court Competition.

Selection for the Grand Moot Competition, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Prince Evidence competition and The International Environmental Law Moot has been made based upon student performance in the First Year Moot Court Competition and 2007 Grand Moot Competition.

All first year students will compete in the 2008 First Year Moot held during the Spring Semester. This competition is used to select students to participate in a number of interschool Moot Court Competitions.

Pace Law School is currently looking for students to try out for, participate in, and represent Pace Law School in the following Moot Court Competitions for academic credit:

The Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition (NBLSA) – Fall/Spring 2007-08

The Phillip C. Jessup Public International Moot – Fall/Spring 2007-08

The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot – Fall/Spring 2007-08

The National Animal Rights Advocacy Competition

The Pace National Environmental Moot Court Competition will continue to be administered by the Environmental Moot Court Board, spearheaded by Professor Ann Powers and Vice Dean Professor Jeffrey Miller as in past years, and supported by the Environmental Moot Court Board and administrative assistance.

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The Trial Advocacy Competitions

Are you interested in becoming a participant in the Pace University School of Law Trial Advocacy Program? Each Fall and Spring, Pace Law School students are selected to participate in a multitude of Trial Advocacy Competitions, including a Criminal Defense trial; to represent Pace Law School at a simulated Arbitration competition; to assist in Negotiations on behalf of your client; or taking part in a Client Counseling Competition.

Approximately 28-35 students from Pace University School of Law will participate in eleven interscholastic and intra-law school Trial Advocacy Competitions:

Client Skills:The American Bar Association Arbitration Competition

The American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition

The American Bar Association Negotiation Competition

The American Bar Association Mediation &Dispute Resolution Competition

Trial Advocacy:

AAJ – American Association for Justice

BALSA Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial

Buffalo/Niagara Invitational Mock Trial

NTC - National Trial Competition

St. Johns National Civil Rights Trial Competition

Quinnipiac Criminal Justice Competition

Georgetown White Collar Competition

Labor and Employment Law Competition

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Administration

The Pace Law School Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Director will be responsible, along with the Faculty Advisors for each team, for organizing the team selection process for all of the above mentioned moots and trial advocacy competitions, and will be responsible as well for all administrative support for the teams.

Trial Advocacy and Moot Court Director: Adjunct Professor Louis FasuloE-House room 211(914) 422-4403 Phone(914) 422-4180 FaxEmail: [email protected]

Loretta Musial E- House room 204(914)-422-4227(914) 422-4180 FaxEmail: [email protected]

Team Selection

Each fall, selections for some teams will be made by members of the Faculty based upon the students’ writing sample, GPA, experience in the subject matter of the Moot or Trial Advocacy, an on-line written application and a ten to fifteen minute oral argument made before a panel of judges or a video recording of an opening statement for trial advocacy competitions. Applicants will receive a problem and background materials to help prepare their oral arguments or opening statement.

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Deadlines for Applications – FALL 2007 SEMESTER

The Application deadlines for Fall 2007 are:

Moot Court Competitions and Trial Advocacy Competitions – September 5, 2007 ON LINE APPLICATION DEADLINE (Open to Second and Third Year Day and Second Third and Fourth Year Evening Students)

The oral argument component of the application process for Moot Court Competitions, which will be videotaped, has been scheduled for the following days at the law school:

Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday, September 10, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The opening statement component of the application process for Trial Advocacy Competitions, which will be videotaped, has been scheduled for the following days at the law school:

Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday, September 10, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 12, 2007 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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COMBINED APPLICATION FOR THE PACE MOOT COURT AND TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS(This form will be submitted on line at http://www.law.pace.edu/moots/index.html)

Please note that your decision to apply to the Pace Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Programs represents your commitment to complete the application process, including completing your scheduled oral argument. Any student who applies but does not complete such commitment will be asked to meet with Dean Simon.

Name: _____________________________ Year/Day/Evening: ________________________

Address: ___________________________ Phone: __________________________________

___________________________________ Email: __________________________________

GPA: _______________________________ Rank1: ________________________

Criminal Law/Legal Analysis Grades: ____; ____

I am trying out for:____ Moot Court Client Skills____ ____ Trial Advocacy

Please indicate any Moots or Trial Advocacy Competitions you would like to participate:

Moot Court:_____ Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition_____ The Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition_____ The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot_____ The National Animal Rights Advocacy Competition_____ Dean Jerome Prince Moot Court Competition

/Client Skills:____ The American Bar Association Arbitration and Mediation Competition____ The American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition____ The American Bar Association Negotiation Competition____ The American Bar Association Mediation CompetitionTrial Advocacy ____ AAJ – American Association for Justice____ BALSA Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial____ Buffalo/Niagara Invitational Mock Trial____ NTC - National Trial Competition____ Labor and Employment Law Competition____ St. Johns National Civil Rights Trial Competition____ Quinnipiac Criminal Justice Competition____ Georgetown White Collar Criminal Competition

1 If you are not sure of either your rank or GPA, please check with the Registrar's Office ([email protected] or 914-422-4213), before submitting your application.

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http://www.law.pace.edu/moots/index.html

COMBINED APPLICATION FOR THE PACE MOOT COURT /TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM, (CONTINUED)

Please provide any additional information of which the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Director and Faculty Advisors should be aware, such as experience or interest in environmental law, public international law including human rights law or international commercial law:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Please specify your involvement in the following scholastic or non-scholastic activities during the 2006-07 academic year, including but not limited to, clinics, law review, moot court, trial advocacy, internships/externships, student organizations, outside employment, etc.

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Law School Policy Regarding Withdrawing from Moot Court or Trial Advocacy Team:

Students selected for Moot Court or Trial Advocacy teams are expected to fulfill this commitment. Students who do not wish to participate on the Moot Court or Trial Advocacy team/class for which they have been selected are required to do the following: (1) provide the Registrar with written explanation; (2) provide Dean Friedman with oral and written explanation; and (3) provide the faculty advisor/professor with written and oral explanation.

Students wishing to withdraw from a Moot Court or Trial Advocacy team and/or Moot Court or Trial Advocacy course must do the following: (1) provide Registrar with written explanation; (2) provide Dean Friedman with oral and written explanation; (3) provide faculty advisor/professor with written and oral explanation. The same procedures apply with respect to withdrawing from Law 872 and Law 849 (Appellate Advocacy/Grand Moot Course) as do for all other courses. In addition, students who withdraw are required to send a written communication to each potential employer who was in receipt of a resume that indicated membership with the Moot Court or Trial Advocacy team/course from which the student withdrew. The communication must alert the potential employer that the student

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Descriptions of Moot Court Competitions

Please be advised that the First Year Moot Court Competition and the Grand Moot Court Competition are used to select students to participate in the following Moots.

The National Moot Court Competition, The National Appellate Advocacy Competition, The International Environmental Moot, The Prince Evidence Competition and The Pace Grand Moot Court Competition. Information on the First Year Moot Court will be available in the Spring Semester.

The Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is the second oldest Moot in the country and is recognized by practitioners and academics alike as one of the most prestigious moot court competitions in which law students can participate. In some circles, being a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team is considered equivalent to being a member of law review. The competition is worldwide, the final rounds usually attracting one or more judges from the International Court of Justice. The research for this Moot begins in the fall semester, with the Brief due in early January. The Moot is argued in February or March of 2008. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Law 872.

The National Black Law Students Association’s Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition is renowned as the premier Black legal advocacy competition. This program facilitates and promotes academic excellence. Each year more than 150 teams of Black law students have the opportunity to compete in oral advocacy at the national level and to connect with Black attorneys and judges. This Moot is organized by the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), the largest student-run organization in America. Students who are members of BLSA are eligible to participate in this Moot. Students will work on the Brief during the fall and early portion of the spring semesters and will compete in February. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the Frederick Douglass Moot in Law 872.

The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is held in Vienna in the spring and is the premiere international commercial law moot court in the World. Sponsored by Pace University School of Law, the Competition is named for Professor Vis who was a highly respected teacher and scholar at this law school. The Moot involves an arbitration of a contract of sale between two parties in countries that are parties to the United Nations’ Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The Moot provides experience in commercial litigation skills and provides an opportunity for students to develop commercial law expertise. The research for this Moot begins in the fall semester and continues through the spring, at which time two Briefs are due. Selected students within the VIS Team will travel to Vienna. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Law 872. All Team members, regardless of their selection to travel to Vienna, are entitled to earn two credits for their participation.

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The National Animal Rights Advocacy Competition: Created by The National Center for Animal Law, this competition in the area of animal law, hopes to make students effective advocates for animals through the legal system. The competition is an essential experience for law students hoping to use their legal education for animal advocacy. Participants hone their legal writing and oral advocacy skills through challenging problems based on cutting-edge legal issues. Students are guided and inspired by judges who are leaders in the field of animal law. Students will receive two credits for their participation in the National Animal Rights Advocacy Competition in Law 872.

Descriptions of Trial Advocacy Competitions

EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS – TRIAL ADVOCACY

American Association for Justice (Formerly ATLA): AAJ sponsors the National Student Trial Advocacy Competition. This annual, nationwide mock trial competition allows students to develop and practice their trial advocacy skills before distinguished members of the bar and bench. ATLA’s mock trial cases are civil cases, dealing with issues such as products liability, personal injury or medical malpractice/negligence. Teams are judged on their skills in case preparation, opening statements, use of facts, the examination of lay and expert witnesses and closing arguments. There is no written exercise.

BALSA Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial: This is one of the largest student-run trial advocacy competitions in the United States, drawing more than 200 competitors in recent years.

Buffalo/Niagara Invitational Mock Trial: This competition is hosted by SUNY-Buffalo Law School. The competition includes over 30 teams from across the country. Student advocates will try both sides of a criminal case.

NTC - National Trial Competition: The National Trial Competition was established in 1975 to strengthen students’ advocacy skills. It is sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial lawyers. Civil and Criminal trial problems are alternated each year.

St. Johns National Civil Rights Trial Competition: Pace students form a team to compete in Brooklyn, New York against students from around the United States and argue a civil rights case before sitting judges.

Georgetown University National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational: Pace has been one of 20 schools invited to participate during the past few years.

Quinnipiac Criminal Justice Competition: This competition is sponsored the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association. During each mock trial, each student advocate is expected to conduct a direct examination and cross examination of a witness and to present either the opening statement or the closing argument of the case.

ABA Labor and Employment Law Competition: The American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law established the LEL Trial Advocacy Competition to introduce law students to the challenges and rewards of employment and labor litigation.

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Descriptions of Trial Advocacy Competitions, (continue)

EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS – CLIENT SKILLS

American Bar Association Negotiation Competition: Established for students to develop negotiation skills and network with peers who attend other schools, this event provides opportunities to build a resume and earn recognition. This competition engages students in legal negotiations to resolve a series of legal problems. Contest simulations consist of a common set of facts known by all participants and confidential information known only to participants representing a particular side. Pace Law School won the competition in Spring 2004.

American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition: The Client Counseling Competition was conceived and developed as a legal teaching technique and is to promote greater knowledge and interest among law students in the preventive law and counseling functions of law practice. It also encourages students to develop interviewing, planning, and analytical skills in the lawyer-client relationship in the law office. Pace hosted the Regional competition in Spring 2006 where we placed Second in the National Competition.

American Bar Association Arbitration Competition: This competition simulates a realistic arbitration hearing, where students represent a client and participate in opening statements, witness examinations, exhibit introductions, evidentiary presentations and summations.

American Bar Association Mediation Dispute Resolution Competition: This competition simulates a realistic mediation, where students represent a client and participate in a mock mediation with witness statements, examinations, dispute resolution techniques and closings.

Academic Credit and Courses Associated with the Pace Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Program

Law 872 (Course Description Attached at pages 25-26).

Students are entitled to earn two academic credits (pass/fail) for participating in Moot Court Competitions except for the Gray’s Inn Moot. Aside from the rules and regulations herein and individual competition rules, students must meet the requirements specified in the Law 872 Course Description to earn academic credit. Individual Team Professors/Advisors will make all decisions regarding academic credit.

Trial Advocacy Program LAW 684

Advanced Trial Advocacy LAW 684A

Advanced Appellate Advocacy Law 849

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Students selected for the Grand Moot program, from the First Year Moot Competition will be automatically enrolled in a fall 2008 semester section of Advanced Appellate Advocacy. Students selected will be asked to submit a written statement confirming their agreement to take the course. Selection is based on first year Moot.

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Pace Moot and Trial Advocacy Programs – Schedule of Events

Posters will be placed in the student lounge, library, and cafeteria, along with an email to all students notifying them of the competitions in the fall semester.

Fliers announcing the competitions will be distributed during the first week of classes.

The Moot Court Program Guide will be placed in student mailboxes during the first week of classes.

Students will complete and submit an on-line written application http://www.law.pace.edu/moots/index.html by September 5, 2007.

Internal oral advocacy “tryouts” for all Moot competitions will take place between September 8 and September 12, 2007. The on-line written application will ask students to provide their availability during this time. Students who have questions related to the application process or the Moot Court Program in general should feel free to contact Prof. Fasulo by email at [email protected].

Faculty will select students for Teams by October 1, 2007.

Notice of Team selection will be posted and emailed no later than October 1, 2007.

Each Team will meet with their Faculty Advisors in October.

A team leader of each moot team will be selected prior to or at the first meeting.

When available, a folder of information will be given to each team member which gives the moot problem, travel waiver, signature for compliance of individual Moot Court Competition Rules and General Pace Moot Court Program Policies (e.g. working during holidays, understanding that team members may be asked to leave the team for failure to meet responsibilities up until the last written brief is submitted; submitting form asking for 10-20 oral arguments unless individual competition rules specify otherwise).

The students will research and submit their briefs.

Immediately after the briefs are submitted, the team must submit an oral argument schedule and travel waivers, and must begin oral argument practice.

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http://www.law.pace.edu/moots/index.html

Pace Moot and Trial Advocacy Programs – Schedule of Events, (Continued)

Oralists for each team are confirmed.

Internal/Formal Practice Rounds are set up.

One month prior to the Moot Competition (except for Vis which is two months) the Moot Director will contact each Moot Court Team Leader to make travel arrangements. If individual Competition rules allow, arrangements for videotaping and for taking photographs at the Moot should also be made.

Teams Are Competition Bound!

Teams will report on their Moot Court Competition, make requests for reimbursements (if applicable), and submit any photos or videotapes that were taken during the Competition.

Upon returning from the Competition, each student will meet with Team Advisor and begin the Brief editing/rewrite process pursuant to Law 872 course requirements. At the close of the semester in which the Competition occurred, Team Advisor will make decisions regarding academic credit for each student.

Students in all Moots will be honored at a Law School Reception in the spring semester.

Students may be requested to advance incidental expenses for travel cost and sub-sequentially be reimbursed through travel and expense form submitted.

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Pace Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Programs – Oral Advocacy Grading Sheet

Judge's Name: ________________________________

Note to the Judge: Comments May Be Reviewed by the Student

Student's Name: _____________________________Date: ______________________________________

Please write down comments and score on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highest) in each category:_______________________________________________________________________________

Presentation of Self/Problem: ______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Ability to Answer Questions: ______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Understanding of the Materials: ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Organization: ___________________________________________________________________

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Voice/Eye Contact:_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Strengths: ______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Weaknesses: ____________________________________________________________________

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Pace Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Program General Rules and Regulations

1. Team members confirm in writing that they will work on briefs and Moots during holidays and breaks;

2. A student may receive academic credit for one external moot court and some trial advocacy competitions. Students participating in Grand Moot and then the National Moot Competition will receive credit for each.

3. A student member of a Moot Court or Trial Advocacy Team may be expelled by the Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director on the advice of the Faculty Advisor if he/she does not meet deadlines or other moot requirements;

4. Members of Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Teams must present oral arguments or trial presentations before a panel of judges approximately ten times before the Competition unless individual Competition rules specify otherwise.

5. The schedule for oral argument sessions must be submitted in writing to the Moot Court/Trial

Advocacy Director within a week of submitting the written briefs.

6. Students selected for Moot Court and Trial Advocacy teams are expected to fulfill this commitment. Students who do not wish to participate on the Moot Court or Trial Advocacy team/class for which they have been selected are required to do the following: (1) provide the Registrar with written explanation; (2) provide Dean Simon with oral and written explanation; and (3) provide the faculty advisor/professor and the Director of Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Program with written and oral explanation.

7. Students wishing to withdraw from a Moot Court or Trial Advocacy teams and/or Moot Court Trial Advocacy courses must do the following: (2) provide Registrar with written explanation; (2) provide Dean Simon with oral and written explanation; (3) provide faculty advisor/professor and director of the Moot Court Program with written and oral explanation. The same procedures apply with respect to withdrawing from Law 872 and Law 849 (Appellate Advocacy/Grand Moot Course) as do for all other courses. In addition, students who withdraw are required to send a written communication to each potential employer who was in receipt of a resume that indicated membership with the Moot Court or Trial Advocacy team/course from which the student withdrew. The communication must alert the potential employer that the student withdrew from the Moot Court or Trial Advocacy team/course.

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Student Member and Team Responsibilities

1. Read and comply with Pace Law School and Moot Court or Trial Advocacy Rules and Regulations.

2. Provide the Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director with a copy of internal brief deadlines.

3. In consultation with the Faculty Advisor and the Director a team leader will be appointed immediately to provide the Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director with weekly updates; to drop off briefs to be photocopied; and help mail briefs for the competition.

4. Set up oral practice rounds and weekly meetings with Faculty Advisor.

5. As team leader, collect travel waivers from each team member.

6. If conflict arises among team members, the team leader and program director will first try to resolve the problem. If unsuccessful, the team leader will refer the matter to the Faculty Advisor.

7. Discuss and obtain approval of all travel arrangements with Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director. The Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director will advise students of budget guidelines and will make travel arrangements within those guidelines. Students/Coaches/Advisors requesting travel in excess of the amount indicated by the Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director will be individually responsible for the cost difference of such travel plans.

8. Discuss hotel reservations with Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director. The Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director will make arrangements for the hotel to be paid in advance if possible. If not, the students will be reimbursed for the room and all taxes. Students are responsible for telephone charges, movie rentals, and all other miscellaneous expenses.

9. Arrange for duplicating of briefs at Document Services in Aloysia Hall, one week before they are due. One person on the team and/or leader is responsible for duplicating material.

10. Mail briefs to the Competition in a timely manner.

11. Insure that the Competition is videotaped (if Competition rules allow) and that the law school receives a copy of the videotape and copies of any photographs.

12. Submit receipts to the law school for reimbursement (if applicable).

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PACE MOOT COURT AND TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMSTeam Deadline and Information Sheet

______________________MOOT______________________TRIAL ADVOCACY

The Team Leader Must Return This Form to the Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director As Soon As Possible

Team Members:

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

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Weekly Team Meeting Time is Scheduled for:

____________________________________________ (location will be arranged by Moot/Trial Advocacy Director)

Team Leader:____________________________________________

Team Leader Meeting is Scheduled with the Moot Court Director on:

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Team Faculty Advisor:

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First Group Meeting with Faculty Advisor is:

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Brief(s) are due:

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PACE MOOT COURT AND TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMSTeam Deadline and Information Sheet, (Continued)

Brief(s) and a copy of brief(s) on disk will be given to Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director one week prior to submission deadline to insure that copies are made, and that briefs are sent out in a timely manner. The Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Director will have the brief(s) and diskette by the following date:

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The Actual Competition is on:________________________________________(date)

at the following location: ____________________________________________(location)

Please check the following box:

_____ The Pace Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Program Rules were read and will be complied with.

_____ Internal Team Problems will be addressed with the Faculty Advisor as soon as possible.

_____ If a member of the Team is not fully participating and is not meeting team requirements, the Faculty Advisor will be notified as soon as possible.

_____ The individual Competition rules were read and will be complied with.

_____ The Moot Court or Trial Advocacy Problem was received.

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PACE MOOT COURT AND TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMSPRACTICE ROUND SUMMARIES

Name of Moot/Trial Competition

Team Members:

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Oral Practice/Trial Round One:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if any team members did not participate:________________________________________________________________________

Oral Practice/Trial Round Two:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


Oral Practice/Trial Round ThreeDate:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


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Oral Practice/Trial Round Four:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


Oral Practice/Trial Round Five:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


Oral Practice/Trial Round Six:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


Oral Practice/Trial Round Seven:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


Oral Practice/Trial Round Eight:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________


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Oral Practice/Trial Round Nine:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if any team members did not participate:_______________________________________________________________________

Oral Practice/Trial Round Ten:Date:___________________________________________________________________

Judges:_________________________________________________________________

Please indicate if any team members did not participate:_______________________________________________________________________

Formal In-house Moot/Trial Open to the Public is scheduled for (if applicable):

_______________________________________________

Actual Competition is in _________________________________ on the following (city)

Dates: _____________________________________________________________

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Moot Court Course: Law 872; 2 credits

After completing an application and participating in a selection process, students will have an opportunity to participate in an inter-law school Moot Court Competition. Participation in such competition will require the student to conduct extensive legal research and write a formal brief on the issues researched with only minimal guidance, and no assistance, from the team's faculty advisor and/or outside coach. Following the completion of the brief, students will begin to prepare for the oral argument component of the competition by completing at least 10 practice arguments before faculty members or outside attorneys. After the individual Moot Court Competition, each team member will be required to review his or her portion of the final brief with the team's faculty advisor or outside coach. Thereafter, the student will revise the brief and will submit a final draft prior to the end of the final exam period of the semester in which their competition took place. The faculty advisor or outside coach will determine if the student's pre-competition and post-competition efforts warrant credit.

Each student who is selected, participates and represents Pace Law School in the following Moot Court Competitions, may be eligible to receive 2 credits for participation in the Moot Court Course:2

1. The Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition2. The Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition4. The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot5. The National Animal Rights Advocacy Competition6. Dean Jerome Prince Moot Court Competition

Prerequisites and Requirements

A. Prerequisites

1. Good academic standing and completion of one year of law school (full or part time).

B. Requirements for Credit

1. Each Moot Court participant must attend one two-hour (or two one-hour) team meeting(s) per week. The meeting(s) will begin when the specific "problem" or "issue" is released and will continue through, and including, the week of the Competition. 2. Each Moot Court participant is responsible for maintaining regular communication with the faculty advisor, outside coach and other team members to facilitate productive and efficient completion of all requirements (individual competition requirements, Pace Moot Court requirements and faculty advisor/outside coach requirements). 3. Each Moot Court participant must independently research one or more legal issues and draft the corresponding portion(s) of the brief. The participant's faculty advisor and/or outside coach will have authority to assign the number and scope of issues that each participant will address.

4. Each Moot Court participant must partake in the consolidation and editing of the final brief draft that will be submitted to the respective Competition Committee.

2 Students may be entitled to receive credit for one external moot court competition only. Students participating in Grand Moot who are then selected to participate in the National Moot will receive credit for both.

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5. Each Moot Court participant must partake in at least 10 oral argument practice sessions in which the participant will present his/her legal argument(s) before one or more faculty members and/or outside

attorneys. Upon completion of 10 oral argument practice sessions, each Moot Court team must provide the Moot Court Director with a document confirming that each team member participated in 10 oral argument practice sessions.

6. Within one week of returning from the respective competition, each Moot Court participant must arrange a meeting with the faculty advisor or outside coach to discuss his or her research, writing and oral performance. Following this evaluation discussion, each Moot Court participant will revise his or her section(s) of the brief according to the faculty advisor's or outside coach's suggestions and/or instructions. Each Moot court participant must resubmit his or her portion(s) in final form by the end of the final exam period of the semester in which the Moot court competition took place.

7. The faculty advisor or outside coach will determine if the student has adequately completed the course requirements and will assign a "PASS" or "FAIL" to each student competing in the relevant Moot court competition.

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