National Security Law Moot Court Competition
The National Security Law Moot Court Competition is an interscholastic competition involving nearly 25 law schools hosted by the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. Contestants argue cutting edge national security issues before a distinguished panel of recognized experts in the field. Judges on the final panel have included federal appeals court and district court judges, former directors of the CIA and FBI, a former Solicitor General of the United States, and a former Acting Attorney General of the United States.
The competition is open to upper-level students, who will receive one elective credit for their participation. Any student who has not sat for a state bar exam is eligible to participate; thus, J.D. students and certain LLMs may participate.
If you have any questions, please contact nslmootcourt@gmail.com
2011-12 Competition Calendar
11/18/11 Problem Released
11/18/11 Registration Deadline
1/16/12 Briefs Due
2/18/12 Preliminary Round
2/19/12 Advancement Round
2/20/12 Finals
The George Washington University Law School Moot Court Board
The George Washington University Law School,
Attention: Moot Court Board,
2000 H Street, NW , Washington, D.C. 20052
Phone: (202) 994-7070, Fax: (202) 994-4460
The Moot Court Board is a skills board run by students of the George Washington University Law School.
The views and policies articulated in these pages are not necessarily those of The George Washington University.
The 2012 National Security Law Competition Packet is now available:
2012 National Security Law Competition Packet.pdf
2011-12 Problem Preview
First passed in 1917, the Espionage Act has been used to prosecute rogue military service members, Communist plotters, and anti-war newspapers. For the past eight decades, however, the government has seldom employed the Espionage Act in order to protect the nation’s security. In a new age of global technology, increased access to digital information, and evolving unforeseen threats, how should the courts balance the government’s interest in preserving sensitive information with public and individual rights? This year’s George Washington University National Security Moot Court Competition will challenge competitors to tackle emerging issues of government leaks, silent witnesses, and Constitutional guarantees.