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The Lachs moot court is, for now, the only place in the world where anyone can hear international jurists rule on disputes in space.
—Khari Johnson, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2024
Lawyers arrange moot courts in advance to prepare for a grilling by three smart, occasionally irascible federal judges, egged on by opposing counsel.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 13 Jan. 2024
Applying for internships, volunteering at legal aid clinics, and participating in moot court competitions are good options.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
In addition to her work in the courts and with the foundation, Durward also served as a moot court coach for students at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.
—Amy Yurkanin | Ayurkanin@al.com, al, 28 May 2023
Taking part in extensive legal education activities -- both in teaching (civics in the Cleveland Schools) and mock trial and moot court judging on local, statewide and national levels -- Satola has run previously for the Common Pleas bench and last year for the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
—Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 26 Oct. 2021
She’s taught appellate practice at the University of Utah’s law school and coached moot court teams, as well.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Mar. 2022
She’s also sat on a moot court where this case was used as a model question.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2020
Torres attended Lehman High School, one of the largest public schools in the city, and participated in moot court.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1788, in the meaning defined above
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“Moot court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moot%20court. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Legal Definition
moot court
noun
: a mock court in which law students argue hypothetical cases for practice
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