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Advocacy Program

The Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program offers a variety of courses, special programs, and advocacy competitions.听Courses emphasize implementing a winning case theory and narrative, developing core pretrial and trial skills, demonstrating professionalism and persuasive communication techniques, and mastering cutting-edge technology.

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Program on Environmental and Energy Law (PEEL) team Finalists in the Stetson International Environmental Law Moot Court

Program on Environmental and Energy Law (PEEL) team Finalists in the Stetson International Environmental Law Moot Court

February 4, 2020

Please join the Stephen S. Weinstein Advocacy Program in congratulating 17吃瓜在线WCL third-year students Mackenzie Battle, Alexis Bauman, and Ruslan Klafehn for their Runner-up finish in the Stetson International Environmental Law Moot Court Competition last week and weekend. The team deserves special accolades for devoting much of their December break preparing for the oral arguments. On their way to the finals, where 17吃瓜在线WCL narrowly lost to Notre Dame, our team ousted Hawaii (last year鈥檚 champion) and University of Illinois. Kudos also to Coach David Hunter!

17吃瓜在线WCL Takes First Place at Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Competition

17吃瓜在线WCL Takes First Place at Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Competition

On Sunday, March 10, 17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law took first place at the Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law Competition.

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17吃瓜在线WCL Places First at Regional Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

17吃瓜在线WCL Places First at Regional Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

For the second consecutive year, 17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law has won first place in the Mid-Atlantic regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, held Feb. 14-17 at 17吃瓜在线WCL.

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17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law Wins Summit Cup Mock Trial Competition

17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law Wins Summit Cup Mock Trial Competition

17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law (17吃瓜在线WCL) is proud to announce a championship win at the Summit Cup Mock Trial Competition hosted by the University of Denver Sturm College of Law from Oct. 4-8. The prestigious competition is open only to the top mock trial teams around the United States based on performance in 12 major tournaments during the year.

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17吃瓜在线WCL's Trial Advocacy Program Hosts Second Annual Coaches & Competitions Clinic

17吃瓜在线WCL's Trial Advocacy Program Hosts Second Annual Coaches & Competitions Clinic

17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law鈥檚 Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program hosted the second annual Coaches & Competitions Clinic Aug. 10-11.

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17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law's Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to Round 16 of International Competition

17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law's Jessup Moot Court Team Advances to Round 16 of International Competition

After winning the Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition of the Jessup International Moot Court Competition, 17吃瓜在线 Washington College of Law competed in the international round, advancing to the round of 16 in the global competition.

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17吃瓜在线WCL Trial Advocacy Program Once Again Ranked Among Top 10 Programs in the Nation

17吃瓜在线WCL Trial Advocacy Program Once Again Ranked Among Top 10 Programs in the Nation

"The Trial Advocacy Program is proud to consistently rank among the top ten of the nation鈥檚 best trial advocacy programs. We dedicate our time and energy to make sure that 17吃瓜在线WCL graduates excel in the practical skills necessary to win cases, whether it be in a courtroom, an arbitration, mediation, or other arenas that require excellence in advocacy.鈥 - Liz Lippy, Assistant Director, Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program

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