Lawyering Skills CompetitionsLawyering skills competitions at Chapman offer "real world" opportunities for students to practice research, writing, analytical, and communications skills. The competitions also provide practical training in ethics, judgment, and professionalism. By participating in the various competition programs, students put their skills into practice in a setting where pride and healthy competition drives them to excel.
Three student-run boards are responsible for law school competitions: an Appellate Moot Court Board, a Mock Trial Board, and an ADR Board that conducts negotiations and client counseling competitions. |
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Chapman's competition programs are consistently competitive on a local, state and national level, frequently placing among some of the nation's best law schools. Graduates who have participated in the competition programs are much sought-after by the hiring community, based upon their real world experience. Competitions offer an opportunity to learn and internalize necessary skills and values in an intense, enjoyable way. They also offer a way to meet and learn from members of the local bench and bar, who have acted as judges and coaches for our teams. Interscholastic competitions allow students to compete against students from law schools all over the country, and to interact with skilled advocates and judges from outside of Orange County.