The Barristers is a general service organization of 15 law students elected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, achievement, and character. Inn of Court . The members of the Inn meet monthly for dinner and an educational program, which deals with an issue of practice and professional responsibility. The student members of the Inn are chosen annually by the associate dean for academic affairs. Legal Fraternities .
Legal fraternities are open to both men and women.
Litigation Skills Competitions . The Board of Advocates' administrative committee promotes development of the law school's advocacy programs and publicizes and coordinates the activities of the various advocacy organizations. The Moot Court Board , a student organization, administers a program to instruct first-year students in oral advocacy. It also sponsors speakers on trial skills. The competition seeks to encourage students to develop interviewing, planning, and analytical skills in the lawyer-client relationship in the law office.