Overview

The Suffolk University Law School Moot Court Honor Board hosts two trial competitions each year for upper level Suffolk Law students.  Each year, the Moot Court Honor Board hosts a Third Year Day/ Fourth Year Evening Competition and a Second Year Day/Third Year Evening Competition during the Fall semester. 

These competitions provide students with an opportunity to further their oral advocacy skills and sharpen their courtroom presence outside of the classroom.

For specific information regarding the Moot Court Honor Board Trial Competitions, please contact Brent Gilbert, Executive Director of Trial Competitions.

Third Year Day/ Fourth Year Evening Trial Competition

The Suffolk University Law School Moot Court Honor Board hosts a prominent trial competition for upper level law students in the third year day division or fourth year evening division each October.  Students compete in two-member teams and prepare opening statements, direct and cross examinations of witnesses and closing arguments.  Students are judged by prominent judges, lawyers, and professors on their oral advocacy skills.

Eligibility: Students in the Third-Year Day Division or Fourth-Year Evening Division are eligible to compete.

2009-2010 Director of the Third Year Day/ Fourth Year Evening Trial Competition:

Andrew Shriro

Competition Date:

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Thursday, October 15, 2009

Deadline to Register:

Thursday, September 17, 2009

*Intent to Compete forms can be found outside of the Moot Court Honor Board office.

**Trial records will be made available to all competitors on Friday, September 18, 2009.

Second Year Day/ Third Year Evening Trial Competition

Each Fall, the Suffolk University Law School Moot Court Honor Board hosts a prominent trial competition for upper level law students in the Second Year Day Division and the Third Year Evening Division.   Students compete individually and prepare an opening statement, direct and cross examinations of witnesses and a closing argument.  Students are judged by prominent judges, lawyers, and professors on their oral advocacy skills.

Eligibility: Students in the Second-Year Day Division or Third-Year Evening Division are eligible to compete.

2009-2010 Director of the Second Year Day/ Third Year Evening Trial Competition:

Thomas Crohan

Elizabeth Riley

Competition Date:

Fall 2009 (exact dates will be announced as the competition approaches)

Deadline to Register:

TBA