Wabash College's Fall Moot Court competition offers Wabash students an excellent opportunity to engage in legal argumentation with training and support from fellow Wabash Alumni who are now practicing attorneys. The competition has been an outstanding success and involves the entire Wabash community. The case this year is based on the 1996 Hopwood decision concerning the use of race as a significant factor in law school admissions. Thus, the arguments in the case address whether race can be considered to achieve the goal of a diverse student body or reverse the effects of past discrimination. Students are given materials and coaching necessary for arguing a hypothetical case before a panel of judges.
Competition comes from fellow students who are assigned the opposing argument.
Prior legal knowledge or experience is not necessary for participation. The event is geared for undergraduates and research materials are prepared and distributed to each participant. In addition, tutoring sessions run by practicing attorneys are provided for those interested. This year the competition will be held on Saturday, October 24th with the finals round on Tuesday evening, October 27.