First-Year Law Students Excel at Alvina Reckman Myers Moot Court Competition
The Washington College of Law Moot Court Honor Society (MCHS) hosted the Alvina Reckman Myers Moot Court Competition, offering first-year law students an opportunity to showcase and sharpen their advocacy skills.
View photos from the event here.
Seventy-two 1Ls competition, presenting arguments in two rounds on Saturday. After Sunday’s elimination rounds, four talented finalists emerged: Katherine Angell, Jack Moore, Madyson Brown, and Angelica Afandor. Angell and Moore ultimately triumphed as the winners of the competition.
The final round featured a distinguished panel of judges, including Senior Appellate Counsel at Orrick and Appellate Advocacy Adjunct Professor Tom Bondy, and Professors Lise Beske and Steve Wermiel. The judges commended all finalists on their exceptional arguments.
Organizing this significant event required careful planning and teamwork. Second-year students Gaby Dickson La Rotta and Jack Passero served as primary organizers, with critical support from Executive Tournament Director Lauren Atkins. The entire MCHS contributed to the success of the event, acting as judges, scorers, and more.
The Alvina Reckman Myers Moot is a voluntary opportunity for 1Ls to hone their advocacy skills. This experience will undoubtedly benefit students as they prepare for future legal careers.
Looking ahead, the next major event for the WCL Moot Court is the Spring Qualifying Tournament (SQT) on February 15th. During SQT, MCHS will select new members for the 2025-2026 academic year. Interested students are encouraged to apply this week.
Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding efforts and achievements!