National Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition

About the Competition

In the spring semester, Whittier Law School’s Center for Children’s Rights and Moot Court Honors Board co-host the only annual national moot court competition that exclusively focuses on juvenile law issues. The competition has addressed a wide range of issues that affect juveniles and attracts competitors from law schools across the nation.

Last year’s competition was a great success thanks to the wonderful work by students, faculty, and others who made it all possible. We were especially pleased to have so many teams from around the country participate.

The 17th Annual National Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition will be held on February 3-4, 2012.

2012 Registration Information

Please fill out this Registration form

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Past Problems

2011 Problem

2012 Problem

The 2012 National Annual Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition problem is focused on child health through the lens of the foster care system. Students will explore specific legal issues relating to child health, as well as peripheral issues that impact the upbringing of children, including poverty and access to community resources.

Competition Rules

2012 Revised National Juvenile Law Moot Court Competition Rules

Important Dates

  • Registration Opens – September 15, 2011
  • Deadline for Early Registration ($450 registration fee) – October 31, 2011
  • Deadline for Registration ($500 registration fee) – November 14, 2011

Early registration is encouraged as the number of teams will be limited to 24. Please note that only ABA Accredited Schools are eligible to compete.

Problem Released – November 18, 2011 [All team leaders have been emailed the problem]

Competition Awards

Academic Scholarships

Winning Team…………….$1000
Best Oral Advocate…………$500
Best Brief……………………$500

Other Awards

Second Place Team
Second Place Brief
Second Place Oral Advocate
Distinguished Brief
Distinguished Oral Advocate

Additionally, the winning brief will be published in the Whittier Journal of Child and Family Advocacy.

Travel Accommodations

Information Coming Soon.

Awards Banquet

Banquet & Awards Ceremony – February 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Past Winning Briefs

  • 2011 1st Place Brief: Team 105, UC Hastings, Ruth Israely & Wesley Sheffield Click here
  • 2012 2nd Place Brief: Team 110, UC Hastings, Madihha Ahussain & Jenna Morton Click here
  • Distinguished Brief: Team 103, George Mason, Catherine Meshkin & Amy Zywicki Click here