2023-2024 Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Hosted by the National Black Law Students Association

Welcome to the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition Registration Page!

About the Competition

The Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition is an annual event that brings together law students from across the nation to engage in meaningful legal advocacy. This competition is designed to promote the mission of the National Black Law Students Association and celebrate the legacy of Thurgood Marshall.

Competition Details

●      Regional Competitions: The competition consists of regional rounds in each of the six regions of the National Black Law Students Association.

●      National Competition: The top three teams from the regional rounds will advance to the national competition. 

Registration Information

Please fill out the registration form below to secure your spot in this prestigious competition.

Registration Form can be found here. 

Important Dates

●      Registration Deadline: November 20, 2023

Registration Fees

●      Team Registration (2 members + 1 Coach): $400 per team

○      Additional Coach: $50 

●      Teams are also responsible for registering and paying for their regional and national (if applicable) convention costs 

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration, please don't hesitate to contact us:

●      Email: mootcourt@nblsa.org

○      WRBLSA: send questions to mootcourt@nblsa.org

○      SWBLSA: send questions to swblsa.mootocourt@nblsa.org

○      SRBLSA: send questions to mootcourt@nblsa.org

○      NEBLSA: send questions to neblsa.mootcourt@nblsa.org

○      MABLSA: send questions to mablsa.mootcourt@nblsa.org

○      MWBLSA: send questions to mwblsa.mootcourt@nblsa.org

Disclaimer

By registering for the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to abide by all competition rules and guidelines. Which include that all competitors must be dues paying members to the National Black Law Students Association. 

2022-2023 National Competition Results

National Champions: Tulane University School of Law

1st Runner-Up: Northwestern University School of Law

2nd Runner-Up: University of Oklahoma School of Law 

Best Petitioner Brief [linked]: Washington and Lee University School of Law (Team MOL)

Best Respondent Brief [linked]: Washington and Lee University School of Law (Team KAL)