The Brandeis School of Law has one of the most comprehensive moot court and professional skills competition programs in the country. Students have compiled a record of achievement culminating in two national championships in 1999 and a repeat national championship in 2000. On the national level, students may choose among thirteen different national competitions in general subjects, international law, environmental law, securities law, health law, tax law, trademark law, labor law, bankruptcy law, criminal law, mock trial advocacy, negotiation and client counseling. The student Moot Court and Professional Skills Competition Board conducts tryouts for each competition. Alumni members of the bench and bar as well as faculty coaches assist students in preparation for national competition.
All students participate in a moot court argument during the second semester of their first year.
During the second year students may compete for financial awards in the Henry Pirtle and Benjamin F. Washer Moot Court Competition. Participation in the Pirtle-Washer competition provides a foundation for representing the Brandeis School of Law in national competitions.