The Center for Children's Rights and the Moot Court Honors Board Present

The 12th Annual National Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition

February 9-10, 2007

Whittier Law School and the Center for Children's Rights are proud to announce the 12th Annual National Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition. Over the past decade, participants have tackled controversial questions relating to child abuse, paternity, siblings rights, in vitro fertilization, and the institutionalization of minors. The event remains the only national competition dedicated exclusively to issues confronting families and children.

This year's problem presents the case of In re Jason P. Jason P. is a thirteen year old who was arrested and declared a ward of the court based on a finding that he was involved in a shooting. At his adjudication hearing, Jason sought unsuccessfully to suppress evidence against him, including a confession he gave after police denied his request to speak to a parent. Jason's appeal of his adjudication raises a variety of challenging constitutional issues.

$2,000 in Academic Scholarships will be awarded.

For additional information, contact the Moot Court Honors board at (714) 444-4141, ext. 420 or mootcourt@law.whittier.edu