Moot court may not get the same attention as law review, but for students who actually want to litigate, it’s one of the closest things to the real job that they’ll experience in law school. It forces students to think on their feet, respond to relentless questioning, sharpen their legal writing, and learn how to persuade a panel. In other words, it’s where future advocates stop simply learning the law and start practicing it. That’s exactly why employers and judges continue to value strong moot court programs, and why schools that consistently excel in national competitions are producing graduates who are ready to walk into a courtroom with confidence on day one. As legal education continues to place greater emphasis on practical skills, moot court has become one of the best proving grounds for aspiring appellate advocates.
The National Jurist recently noted a ranking of the top law schools for moot court, produced by the University of Houston Law Center’s Blakely Advocacy Institute, highlighting the schools that are really doing their homework when it comes to readying their students for their future careers in the courtroom.
Without further ado, these are the top 10 best law schools for moot court:
1. Loyola University Chicago
2. South Texas Houston
3. Baylor University
3. Columbia Law School
3. University of Miami
6. Michigan State University
7. Texas Tech University
8. New York University
9. Regent University
9. University of Georgia
Click here to see the rest of the ranking.
Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.
Top schools for moot court [National Jurist]
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