League Policies
- Competitors may choose to stand or sit at a desk or table while presenting.
- A minimum of the competitor’s head and shoulders must be visible whenever the competitor is on camera.
- Advocates should keep their cameras on at all times except when experiencing significant technical difficulties.
- Delivery should be formal, exhibiting the utmost professionalism and respect toward the justice(s) presiding in the round.
- Speakers must begin each oral argument and specific responses precisely following the Moot Court Script.
- Each speaker will represent only one of the two legal issues per round with the exception of the speaker giving the rebuttal who will respond to both issues.
- The content presented in the round is restricted to a “closed universe” that is limited to material contained or referenced within the Moot Court Case Packet and the United States Constitution.
- The PDF documents provided in the Table of Cases include redactions, and are the only versions that are allowed during oral arguments.
- Cases not listed in the Table of Cases may be cited and discussed only to the extent they are mentioned in said opinions.
- Cases, such as those cited in footnotes or parentheticals, may not be expanded upon (beyond references made therein) during oral argument.
- Moot Court is primarily a verbal activity. Exhibits or visual aids are not permitted.
- Judges may use discretion to extend any portions of the round for a maximum of fifteen minutes in the case of technical difficulties only. Tournament Administration should be notified of any extended delays and will make decisions regarding the round.
- Other individuals may be present during a round but may not be visible on screen.
- An observer may not attempt to influence the outcome of a round in any way.