The Advocates’ Prize Moot Court Competition allows students to present an oral argument before a panel of professional judges. Students are judged on the quality of their oral argument for the competition. Judges prepare for the competition by reviewing a bench brief so that they are familiar with the facts and case law and can ask probing questions pertaining to the issues raised.
Judges score each competitor based on a variety of factors, including content and persuasiveness of argument, knowledge and use of legal authority, and poise and effectiveness in responding to questions from the bench.