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Sherman Minton Moot Court

Sponsored by Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

The Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition is a student-run program in written and oral appellate advocacy. The majority of the second-year class participates in this annual competition, which is also open to third-year students who have not previously competed owing to study abroad or joint-degree programs.

If you have questions about the competition or need any further details, please contact the Moot Court Board at lawmoot@indiana.edu. You may also directly contact Rajat Khanna, Chief Justice, or Jennifer Rulon, Charles Shaw, or Samantha Wuletich, Executive Competition Coordinators.

For Fall, 2013 Competitors
Congratulations to Last Year's Finalists

The 2012-13 Moot Court finalists presented their final arguments on March 1, 2013. The audience for the finals filled the Moot Court Room and overflowed into a nearby classroom.

Pictured below are the judges for the final argument, along with the four finalists. Leah Seigel and Jonathon Hitz were this year's competition winners. From left to right: Prof. Ryan Scott, Jonathon Hitz, Hon. Nancy Vaidik, Leah Seigel, Hon. Diane Sykes, Julie Spain, Jacob German, Hon. Carr Darden, Hon. David Stras.

Click here to watch a video of the 2012-13 Moot Court finals.

Communications to the Moot Court Board may be addressed to lawmoot@indiana.edu.