Haub Law Hosts Inaugural LLM Moot Court Competition

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On Sunday, November 17th, Haub Law hosted its first-ever LLM Moot Court Competition, offering LLM students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to argue a First Amendment case in a rigorous, professional setting. The competition not only showcased the advocacy skills of the LLM cohort, but also fostered connections with the broader law school community.

Four students advanced to the final rounds of the competition including Vanessa Camelo (Comparative Legal Studies), Mayara Carvallo (Comparative Legal Studies), Lola Gutierrez (Exchange Program) and Alexander Graham (Environmental Law). After a series of compelling arguments, Vanessa Camelo was named Best Oralist, demonstrating her exceptional legal reasoning and presentation skills.

“Our inaugural LLM Moot Court Competition reflects the Law School’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic environment while preparing students for the demands of legal practice anywhere in the world,” said Diana Ramirez, Associate Director of Graduate Programs and International Affairs. "I am incredibly proud of the performance of our students, and I look forward to seeing how this experience will enhance their legal careers."

“Our inaugural LLM Moot Court Competition reflects the Law School’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic environment while preparing students for the demands of legal practice anywhere in the world.”

The event, organized by Haub Law’s Advocacy Program under the guidance of Professor Louis V. Fasulo, Director of Advocacy Programs, was a milestone in providing LLM students with practical legal experiences, reflecting the Law School’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic environment while preparing students for the demands of legal practice anywhere in the world.

“I am thrilled about our inaugural opportunity for LLM participation in our renowned advocacy program,” added Professor Fasulo. “Our hope is to expand this exercise to include other law graduate students from local schools.”