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Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Team Advances

Post author:Jessica E. Slavin
Post published:March 12, 2010
Post category:Labor & Employment Law Legal Education Marquette Law School

I also received news today that our moot court team competing in the Wagner Labor and Employment Law Competition has advanced to the octo-final round. The students on that team are Allison Luczak, Michael Miner, and Jesse Dill, coached by Professors Phoebe Williams and Paul Secunda.

The Wagner Competition is in its 34th year, and more than 40 teams compete in it each spring. It’s taking place at New York Law School. I am proud that our team is doing so well in this prestigious competition.

Two More Terrific Arguments in Boston

Post author:Jessica E. Slavin
Post published:March 12, 2010
Post category:Legal Education Marquette Law School

A win and a loss, but excellent arguments in any event. The loss was a little heartbreaking, in that it was by half of one point.

I remain optimistic for our teams’ chances in the next round, the final preliminary round, which will take place tomorrow morning. These students are incredible oral advocates. I wish I had video tape of each of the rounds I’ve seen. It has been a pleasure to sit in the audience, beaming with pride at Marquette’s moot court program. I will keep you “posted” on our progress tomorrow.

Both Marquette Teams Win Their First Round of Oral Argument at the Boston Regional

Post author:Jessica E. Slavin
Post published:March 11, 2010
Post category:Legal Education Marquette Law School

I am currently in Boston serving as coach to two teams of Marquette law students who are competing in the National Appellate Advocacy Competition’s Boston Regional Competition. The teams are Alyssa Dowse, Rachel Helmers, and Nicholas Harken (this month’s student blogger); and Jesica Ballenger, Lindsey Johnson, and Allison Ziegler. This evening at 5:30 p.m. both teams argued off brief in their first round. I am delighted to report that both teams won!

The next round happens tomorrow evening. Both teams will be arguing on brief, so I am feeling very optimistic about their chances. Wish the teams luck! I will keep you posted.

(Note: The Liberty Hotel, pictured above, which is hosting most of the out-of-town competitors, is in Beacon Hill on the site of the historic Charles Street Jail.)