PARTICIPATION:
Each ABA-approved law school may register up to two teams consisting of two JD students each. All competitors and coaches attending the competition must certify that they are fully vaccinated and boosted (if applicable) and be willing to be masked when not presenting oral argument (if required).
COST:
The registration fee is $500 per team (limit two teams per school). The fee is nonrefundable once paid to encourage participation.
AWARDS:
Recognition is given to the Championship Team, Best Oral Advocate, Best Petitioner’s Brief, and Best Respondent’s Brief.
KEY DATES:
Registration Opens
- July 8, 2024 (out of respect for veterans, we begin registration shortly after the 4th of July each year)
Registration Form Deadline
- Monday, September 16, 2024
Registration Fee Deadline
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Problem Release
- Thursday, September 19, 2024
Deadline to Submit Requests for Clarifications
- Friday, October 4, 2024
Responses to Requests for Clarifications Provided
- October 7-11, 2024
Brief Due (only one brief is required per team; side is assigned randomly)
- Monday, October 21, 2024
Preliminary & Quarterfinal Rounds at The George Washington University Law School
- Saturday, November 9, 2024
Semifinal and Final Rounds at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Sunday, November 10, 2024
Veterans Day
- Monday, November 11, 2024
ORAL SCORE SHEET: