Advocacy and Skill Teams | Moot Court | New England Law
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Advocacy and Skill Teams | Moot Court | New England Law
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Sharpen and Showcase Your Legal Skills
Sharpen your writing and presentation skills that will be invaluable throughout your legal career—and showcase those skills to potential employers—by participating in an advocacy or moot court/mock trial team at New England Law.
Why Join an Advocacy or Skills Team
Gain Real-World Skills
As a member, you will hone your legal skills—while learning how to work as part of a team—as you and your classmates collaborate, present arguments, test approaches, take risks, and discover how to succeed in competitions.
Network with Potential Employers
At skills and moot court/mock trial events, you will have the opportunity to meet—and demonstrate your skills—to practicing attorneys and jurists who coach and judge these competitions.
The Potential for National Recognition
In recent years, we have placed highly in national competitions, claimed first place in Oral Advocacy, and brought home major awards in the Best Advocate, Best Oralist, Top Speaker, and Legal Briefs categories.
Increased Professional Confidence
A New England Law professor will act as your coach for advocacy competitions, and become your mentor, guiding you through the intense and rewarding advocacy skills training that can help lead to competitive—and professional—success.
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
—
Christopher Hughes, Graduate
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
—
Katie Milligan, Graduate
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
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Karyn Polito, Graduate
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
—
Czara Venegas, Graduate
New England Law Advocacy and Skills Teams
ABA Negotiation
These practical skills competitions give you an opportunity to hone the negotiation skills law students will use as practitioners.
Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition
Held annually by the
National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
, this competition focuses on developing trial advocacy skills through simulated legal proceedings.
National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
This prestigious, national-level competition focused on environmental law simulates appellate court proceedings where students argue hypothetical cases.
National Tax Moot Court Competition
Hosted by the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, this competition enables students to demonstrate their written brief and oral argument skills while networking with attorneys.
National Moot Court Trial Competition
In this competition, co-sponsored by
the American College of Trial Lawyers
and the New York City Bar Association, teams present arguments on current legal issues before panels of judges.
Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Law Moot Court Competition
Focused on issues arising in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law, students develop their brief writing and oral advocacy skills in a mock courtroom experience.
Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition
Hosted by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), this competition
focuses on federal issues and involves teams preparing and submitting written appellate briefs,
followed by oral arguments before judges, practitioners, and scholars.
Related Experiences
Clinics and Externships
Participate in clinics and externships to represent real clients in the field, under supervision. Gain hands‑on experience drafting motions, negotiating settlements, and advocating in court, while earning academic credit and professional mentorship. One of the…
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New England Law Review
Join the New England Law Review and shape cutting‑edge legal scholarship. Many articles in this student-run publication are cited in statutes, federal regulations, and other law review journals. You’ll edit manuscripts, write on emerging issues,…
Read more
Judicial Internships
Secure judicial internships in state and federal courts, drafting opinions, researching case law, and preparing memoranda under the guidance of judges and clerks. Cultivate courtroom insights, professional contacts, and practical litigation skills with a closer…
Read more
Pro Bono
Working on pro bono projects through our academic centers and student organizations is a rewarding way to build practical legal skills—and discover where your legal passions lie. You’ll serve clients in need, gain practical hands-on experience,…
Read more
International Opportunities
Ireland, studying comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Or spend a semester at The Lebanon Tribunal or the International Criminal Court in The Hague…
Read more
Contact Us
New England Law Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process. If you have any questions, please complete the form below or contact the Office of Admissions at
admit@nesl.edu
or call 617-422-7210.
Admissions Contact Us Form
Advocacy and Skills Teams
Home
>
Practical Experiences
>
advocacy and skills teams
Sharpen and Showcase Your Legal Skills
Sharpen your writing and presentation skills that will be invaluable throughout your legal career—and showcase those skills to potential employers—by participating in an advocacy or moot court/mock trial team at New England Law.
Why Join an Advocacy or Skills Team
Gain Real-World Skills
As a member, you will hone your legal skills—while learning how to work as part of a team—as you and your classmates collaborate, present arguments, test approaches, take risks, and discover how to succeed in competitions.
Network with Potential Employers
At skills and moot court/mock trial events, you will have the opportunity to meet—and demonstrate your skills—to practicing attorneys and jurists who coach and judge these competitions.
The Potential for National Recognition
In recent years, we have placed highly in national competitions, claimed first place in Oral Advocacy, and brought home major awards in the Best Advocate, Best Oralist, Top Speaker, and Legal Briefs categories.
Increased Professional Confidence
A New England Law professor will act as your coach for advocacy competitions, and become your mentor, guiding you through the intense and rewarding advocacy skills training that can help lead to competitive—and professional—success.
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
—
Christopher Hughes, Graduate
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
—
Katie Milligan, Graduate
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
—
Karyn Polito, Graduate
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
—
Czara Venegas, Graduate
New England Law Advocacy and Skills Teams
ABA Negotiation
These practical skills competitions give you an opportunity to hone the negotiation skills law students will use as practitioners.
Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition
Held annually by the
National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)
, this competition focuses on developing trial advocacy skills through simulated legal proceedings.
National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
This prestigious, national-level competition focused on environmental law simulates appellate court proceedings where students argue hypothetical cases.
National Tax Moot Court Competition
Hosted by the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, this competition enables students to demonstrate their written brief and oral argument skills while networking with attorneys.
National Moot Court Trial Competition
In this competition, co-sponsored by
the American College of Trial Lawyers
and the New York City Bar Association, teams present arguments on current legal issues before panels of judges.
Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Law Moot Court Competition
Focused on issues arising in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law, students develop their brief writing and oral advocacy skills in a mock courtroom experience.
Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition
Hosted by the Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), this competition
focuses on federal issues and involves teams preparing and submitting written appellate briefs,
followed by oral arguments before judges, practitioners, and scholars.
Related Experiences
Clinics and Externships
Participate in clinics and externships to represent real clients in the field, under supervision. Gain hands‑on experience drafting motions, negotiating settlements, and advocating in court, while earning academic credit and professional mentorship. One of the…
Read more
New England Law Review
Join the New England Law Review and shape cutting‑edge legal scholarship. Many articles in this student-run publication are cited in statutes, federal regulations, and other law review journals. You’ll edit manuscripts, write on emerging issues,…
Read more
Judicial Internships
Secure judicial internships in state and federal courts, drafting opinions, researching case law, and preparing memoranda under the guidance of judges and clerks. Cultivate courtroom insights, professional contacts, and practical litigation skills with a closer…
Read more
Pro Bono
Working on pro bono projects through our academic centers and student organizations is a rewarding way to build practical legal skills—and discover where your legal passions lie. You’ll serve clients in need, gain practical hands-on experience,…
Read more
International Opportunities
Ireland, studying comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Or spend a semester at The Lebanon Tribunal or the International Criminal Court in The Hague…
Read more
Contact Us
New England Law Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process. If you have any questions, please complete the form below or contact the Office of Admissions at
admit@nesl.edu
or call 617-422-7210.
Admissions Contact Us Form