Moot Court at UC Davis School of Law

The Moot Court Honors Board is holding a mandatory information session for our upcoming Moot Court Competition exclusively for 1L students! We are holding the info session on Tuesday, January 30th during lunchtime (12-1pm) in Room 1001. Attendance is crucial for those interested in participating in the competition. If you are unable to attend, please email Bella Spies ([email protected]) and Grace Wiley ([email protected]) to inform us of your absence. Not only will you gain valuable insights about the competition, but lunch will also be provided (details to be determined).

At the info session, you will learn what the competition entails, the registration process, what is expected out of the participants, and the timeline of the competition.

Note on Sign-Ups: Sign-ups for the competition will not occur at the information session. Registration will officially open on Friday, February 2nd. Attendance at the info session is mandatory to register for the competition. Spots to compete are limited.

We look forward to seeing you at the session and embarking on this exciting journey together!

As the semester comes to a close— it’s the grand finale of our Meet-the-Board series! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on the pillars of our Moot Court Honors Board: our esteemed Chair, dynamic Vice Chair, the strategic minds of our Internal & External Competition Chairs, and the Public Relations Chair. Plus, bridging the gap between our communities, our Culture Week/LSA Liaison. These leaders are the heartbeat of our board, steering us towards excellence and unity. Swipe to see the faces behind our success and join us in celebrating their dedication and vision! 🎉📚

A very special thank you and congratulations to Professor Canzoneri for a decade of dedication at King Hall! Your guidance has been instrumental in shaping our Moot Court advocates and leading our Jessup and NAAC teams to success.

Thank you for ten remarkable years of mentorship and inspiration! 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations to the Top 5 Brief Writers and Top 5 Oral Advocates from our 2023 Fall Competition!

Outstanding Brief Writers—
Chloe Custodio
Hyein Kim
Victoria Morales-O’Connor
Andrew Muse-Fisher
Andrew Willis

Outstanding Oral Advocates—
Elizabeth Arford
Kaylinn Charnley
Hayley Davis
Andrew Muse-Fisher
Kegan Nelson

Congrats to you all! 🎉👏🎊

🎓⚖️ As part 3 of our Meet-the-Board series, we're spotlighting the strategic savants of the courtroom: our Neumiller Competition Chairs, Fall and Spring Problem Writer Chairs, and the champions of inclusion, our Outreach and Diversity Chairs.

These legal eagles are the architects of challenge and the builders of bridges, ensuring every voice is heard and every argument is crafted to perfection!

🌟 Part 2 of our Meet-the-Board series is here! 🏛️

Get to know the driving forces behind our competitions: the dedicated 1L Competition Chairs, 1L Problem Writer Chairs, Asylum Competition Chairs, Asylum Problem Writer Chairs, and the Judge Recruitment Chairs.

Discover the passion and creativity shaping our moot court world! 📚⚖️✨

🔍 We’re excited to kick off our Meet-the-Board series! 🏛️

First up: Meet our brilliant Members-at-Large of the Moot Court Honors Board!! 📚⚖️

What an unforgettable night at the MCHB Mixer at JackRabbit Brewing Co.! 🍻 Our Moot Court family came together for an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and endless fun. It was incredible to see everyone under one roof, sharing stories, and forging connections.

A massive shoutout to JackRabbit Brewing Co. for providing the perfect ambiance and delicious brews that added to the enjoyment of the night. It was heartwarming to witness the passion and dedication of our members, both new and seasoned, who came out to make this event truly special.

Here’s to the friendships made, the memories created, and the bonds strengthened. 🤝💫 Thank you to each and every one of you for contributing to the vibrant spirit of our Moot Court community. Let’s carry this energy forward and continue to support, uplift, and inspire one another. Until the next event, let’s keep the momentum going!

Join the Moot Court Honors Board this Friday, September 29, for our Fall Mixer at JackRabbit Brewing from 7-10PM!

RSVP by midnight on Wednesday, September 27 at bit.ly/MCHBMixer

Congratulations to our 2022-2023 MCHB Members of the Year: Cirrus Jahangiri, Mackenzie Barrett, and Ravi Prasad! ✨ These three members have been integral to the success of MCHB, and we would not be where we are today without their commitment to the organization. Thank you all for everything that you do!

Cirrus served as one of our External Competition Chairs, Mackenzie served as the Public Relations Chair, and Ravi served as one of the Internal Competitions Chair.

Big congratulations to our appellate advocacy students for their wonderful work this year! 🎉 We recognized the following students with awards at the Neumiller Moot Court Competition Awards Ceremony:

🏆 Anuj Shah, James A. Connelly Best Brief Scholarship Award
🏆 Zachary Castagnola, Outstanding Overall Appellate Advocate
🏆 Erica Thomas, Best Oral Advocate for the Spring Semester and Best Oral Advocate
🏆 Grace Wiley, Best Brief
🏆 Christopher Horsley, Best Brief
🏆 Joy C. Rehnquist, MCHB Timothy Schodey 2023 Award