National Competitions
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| Lawanne Johnson, a 2010 senior at Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School in Washington, DC, competed in the National Marshall-Brennan High School Moot Court competition at the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University. |
National Marshall-Brennan High School Moot Court Competition
The National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competition serves as an opportunity for high school students participating in Marshall-Brennan classes to showcase their oral advocacy skills, network, and learn about careers in the law.
This year's competition will take place in Washington, D.C. at American University Washington College of Law from March 30 - April 1, 2012.
Keynote Speaker: We are thrilled that Mary Beth Tinker has kindly agreed to join us this year. She will be addressing the competitors on Friday evening.
Below please find important information for competitors, coaches, and judges.
Deadlines: February 1 is the deadline for the final competitor headcount.
Online Registration: Coaches/Chaperones must register all participants (including competitors, parents, coaches/chaperones) here no later than February 25, 2012.
Instructions and documents for Competitors, Coaches, and Parents
1. Parent Letter/Release Form
The Parent Letter/Release Form provides competition information for parents/guardians of participanting students. Each participant must sign and submit the corresponding release form. If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must also sign the release form. For each participant, please print, sign, scan, and email the release form to mbcompetition@gmail.com by February 25, 2012.
The document also provides a form letter to notify school officials that the student will be absent on Friday, March 30, 2012 to attend the competition.
2. Photo Consent Form
All participants must submit a Photo Consent Form. For each participant, please print, sign, scan, and email a photo release to mbcompetition@gmail.com by February 25, 2012. If the participant is under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must also sign the consent form.
3. Competitor and Coach/Chaperone Information
Please use the following briefs and competition rules for your reference:
Additionally, the Letter to Coaches/Chaperones provides important competition information and a preparation checklist.
4. Hotel Information
All coaches/chaperones and competitors will stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase located at 5520 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Competitors/coaches must reserve rooms by calling 301-828-3364 ext. 7000 and indicate that they are with the AUWCL Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competition group. You may also reserve rooms online with this special link for the group reservation. Please note: The competition pays for up to six competitors and two coaches/chaperones per chapter. A limited number of additional rooms are available under the group block for other guests at the rate of $119 per night.
How do I get there?
Directions to American University, Washington College of Law can be found at the link below. The link includes maps, driving, walking, and metro directions: https://www.wcl.american.edu/direction/maps.cfm
Parking will be available in the WCL garage.
American University provides a complimentary shuttle service from the Tenleytown Metro to the Main Campus and the Washington College of Law. The shuttle schedule can be found here: https://www.wcl.american.edu/direction/metro.cfm
Other Useful Information
Below please find a breakdown of the schedule for the weekend, as well as an Incidental Costs and Visitor's Guide.
- Incidental Costs and Visitor's Guide
- National Marshall-Brennan Competition Schedule
- Save the Date Competition Flyer
Questions
For questions or concerns, please call Maryam Ahranjani at 202-274-4387 or by email at mbcompetition@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at the competition!
