Moot Court Board of UW Law School

Moot Court is a mock appellate advocacy experience that helps law students develop the following skills to practice law: (1)  strong writing and oral advocacy skills; (2) intellectual flexibility; (3) the ability to function well under pressure; and (4)  the self-confidence necessary to be successful advocates.

Moot Court allows law students to focus on a single issue, prepare an in-depth written product, and improve their legal writing skills. Also, employers directly recruit from our Moot Court Board.

Moot Court sends student teams to compete in moot competitions across the country in various subjects. Competitors work on teams to write briefs and prepare oral arguments as if they are appearing before an appellate court.