This research guide provides resources on the moot court competitions in which BC Law participates in additional to guidance on appellate writing and oral argument. There are also tips for researching issues like standards of review, statutory interpretation, and legislative intent. The guide is organized by tasks involved in preparing for and participating in a moot court competition.
Boston College Law School's intramural moot court competition, The Wendell F. Grimes Moot Court Competition, is open to 2Ls and is held in the Spring Semester. Third year students may participate in the following moot court competitions:
Below are links to additional information on each of the moot court competitions, including links to the Official Rules and past years' briefs.
If you want more information about the moot court process and what is involved in participating in a competition, the following two resources provide a good overview.
