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All students are invited to join Buffalo State University’s Intercollegiate Moot Court team and to attend an introductory session on Tuesday, September 5, at 5:30 p.m. in Bacon Hall 215. Freshmen and sophomores are strongly encouraged to join.

Moot Court is a wonderful introduction to legal thinking and a legal career, but it’s more than that. Moot Court is an interactive way to build your confidence as a speaker, learn how to work as a team on a complex problem, and grow in your ability to persuade others. Plus it is lots of fun!

If you have an interest in joining Buffalo State’s Moot Court team, please attend the introductory session on September 5 or email Peter Yacobucci, associate professor of political science, public administration, and planning.

Moot Court simulates appellate argument before the U.S. Supreme Court. The team will prepare for competition in at least one pre-regional tournament before competing in the American Moot Court Association’s official Midwest Regional Tournament this fall. This year’s case involves whether a women’s right to privacy restricts the government from prohibiting the distribution of contraceptives as well as whether the government may pass a law imposing a religiously based moral stance on all U.S. citizens. A copy of next year’s case will be distributed at our introductory session.

Co-coaches William Altreuter, local attorney and partner at Altreuter Berlin, and Dr. Yacobucci will guide all members of the team in preparing their arguments and building their skills at logical reasoning, legal analysis, and oral persuasion.

Please attend our introductory session. If you cannot attend, please email Dr. Yacobucci to let him know you are interested!