LJAH - Law, Justice and Advocacy Honors

Using a mock Supreme Court case, developed by the American Collegiate Moot Court Association, students explore constitutional issues, and using the case, develop critical thinking, persuasive writing, public speaking, and analytical skills.  In teams of two, students compete in a scrimmage, and depending on their scores may be selected to represent the university at a regional ACMCA tournament.  Individually, students write an appellate brief, crafting arguments for either the mock petitioner or respondent.

Students will employ legal and social science methodologies in critically examining the use of social science by the courts to resolve important constitutional and procedural issues.