Advanced Competition Final Round Today!

The Advanced Moot Court Competition will come to a close today, November 6th, at 5:30pm. Congratulations to our final two teams Aaron Romanowski & JR Coleman (Petitioner) vs. Andrew Shorten & Quinn Smith (Respondent). The 2020 Advanced Competition problem, Oliver Twist v. The State of New London, forces advocates to grapple with the criminalization of homelessness. Our distinguished panel this year will consist of Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Judge Bernice Donald, and Division 4 Circuit Court Judge Gina C. Higgins.

Please join us by tuning into the livestream  here:https://mediasite.memphis.edu/Mediasite/Play/81ef8b7896404c87a4447c6895ff49961d

To our first-year students especially, this event is an excellent demonstration of what to expect in your First Year competition in the Spring!