Teams
Competing at the regional and national level unquestionably enhances members' law school experience, provides exceptional networking opportunities, and uniquely affords practical application of academic lessons and skills. Students who wish to hone their written, oral, and negotiating advocacy skills are strongly encouraged to seek membership on our competition teams.
The Advocacy Center programs enjoy recognition for competitive excellence on regional, national, and international levels. Teams from ADR, International Advocacy, Moot Court, and Trial Ad compete in both the fall and spring semesters. In the 2019-20 academic year, Loyola sent 19 teams to 17 competitions and advanced or placed in over half! Click here to read all about our teams' successes!
The Moot Court National Team competed in the Region 7 Moot Court Competition on November 15-16, 2024 at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, advancing to the competition's semifinal round. Team members pictured above are Conor McGowan (competitor), Ashley White (competitor and brief writer), Emily McCrory (competitor), and Bobby Sanders (coach). Also pictured above is Professor Evan Bergeron, Director of the Advocacy Center.
The Battle of the Law Schools Trial Advocacy Team competed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 26 and 27, 2024, taking home honors as State Runner-Up. Team members pictured above are Bikhari Reyes, John Schmidt (Best Advocate Winner), Jesse Logan, and Anna Gilbert.
The Moot Court First Amendment Team competed at the Wechsler First Amendment Competition in Washington, DC on November 1-3, 2024, taking home honors as National Runner-Up. The team also won Best Brief. Team members pictured above are Katty Schaumburg (coach), Grace Schaumburg (brief writer and oralist), and Avery Norwood (oralist). Also pictured above is Professor Evan Bergeron, Director of the Advocacy Center.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution CINEMA Team competed at the Cardozo Invitational Negotiation on Entertainment, Music, and Arts (CINEMA) Competition in New York, NY on November 10, 2024, taking home the competition's Spirit Award. Team members pictured above are Brittanie McCain (negotiator), Paige Bahnsen (coach), and Eduardo Nicolas (negotiator).
The Alternative Dispute Resolution ABA Mediation Team competed in the virtual American Bar Association National Mediation Competition on November 1-2, 2024. Team members pictured above are Henri Jacobs and Sadie Odom.