The problem is based on an Indiana case and a similar case in Kentucky, and references a statute permitting local Indiana governments to post the Ten Commandments if made part of an effort to educate the public on the influence of the Ten Commandments on the development of the state and federal Constitutions and other American jurisprudence. Click here to view the case for this year in your browser or here to download and open it in Microsoft Word. Click here for a copy of a memo on the competition from Wabash alumnus Matt Griffith of Thrasher, Griffith, and Voelkel. Click here for a hints sheet on Moot Court. 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 21st with the finals round on Tuesday evening, October 24th.