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The Board of Advocates
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The Competitions
Most competitions consist of three rounds, with all competitors participating on the first night and the best teams moving on to the subsequent rounds.
Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy Fall Moot Court Competition - August
Open to only rising 2L and 3L students, the Fall Moot Court competition simulates the steps involved in the appellate process. Students write a brief on a given problem over the summer break and then have an opportunity to present their argument to a panel of judges the first week of the Fall semester. The top 2L teams will present their arguments to a panel made up of current and former Missouri Supreme Court Justices in Jefferson City.
Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy Moot Court page
Negotiation Competition - September
Open to all law students, the Negotiation competition consists of two-member teams negotiating their client's position against another team based on a fact pattern. The competition is an opportunity for students to develop and apply their negotiation skills. The fact pattern changes each night.
Client Counseling Competition - October
Open to all law students, the Client Counseling competition consists of two-member teams interviewing and supplying the client with a preliminary summary of the client's legal position and the client's possible actions. The competition emphasizes communication and other interpersonal skills essential to sound representation of clients. The fact pattern changes each night.
Mock Trial Competition - January
Open to all students, the Mock Trial competition simulates the steps involved in the trial process. Teams of two or three students develop a litigation strategy based on a given problem over the winter break and then have an opportunity to present their case before a panel of judges. The competition is a great opportunity to develop courtroom skills including witness preparation, direct examination and cross examination skills.
Mediation Competition - February
Open to all students, the Mediation competition consists of two-member teams mediating against another team to achieve the best outcome for their client based on a fact pattern. The competition provides students an opportunity to develop and practice their mediation skills. The fact pattern changes each night.
1L Moot Court Competition - April
Required for, and open only to 1L students, the 1L Moot Court competition is collaboration between the BOA and the Legal Research and Writing Department. First year students write an appellate brief in conjunction with their research and writing class and then compete in oral arguments based upon their briefs.
Regional Competitions
The BOA also often hosts one of the rotating Regional competitions during the Fall or Winter semester.
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