Elimination rounds are argued to faculty, members of the local bench and bar, and student judges. Final arguments are heard by panels of distinguished judges which have included Justices William J. Rehnquist, John Paul Stevens, Potter Stewart, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O'Connor of the United States Supreme Court. Public Service - The College of Law encourages students to participate in a variety of pro bono and public interest activities. In addition, students receive academic credit for participation in programs providing fee legal services through the College of Law Legal Clinic, the Dispute resolution Clinic, the Criminal Law Practice Program, the Judicial Internship Program, and the course in Mediation. Further, students assist faculty who perform public services through their individual volunteer service to the community and the legal profession.
Fellowships are available to assist students who accept volunteer summer public interest positions.
Research Assistantships - Qualified second and third year students may become research assistants to faculty members. Research assistants work with faculty member on major projects. Law Alumni Association - All graduates of the College of Law are automatically members of the Law Alumni Association. Washington D.C. The Association's officers, and executive committees are elected annually and provide assistance in the form of financial recruiting. The association sponsors a number of social and professional activities each year.