Wabash College: Rhetoric 2001 Moot Court Crawfordsville, Indiana

2001 Moot Court

Overview

Wabash College's Fall Moot Court competition offers students an excellent opportunity to engage in legal argumentation with training and support from fellow Wabash alumni who are now practicing attorneys. The competition has been an outstanding success and involves the entire Wabash community.

The 2001 Moot Court problem deals with a capital punishment case in which the individual was mentally retarded. More specifically the court must decide whether the petitioner, L. Stanley Cuppe, was sentenced to death in violation of the Eighth Amendment because the Eighth Amendment categorically prohibits Cuppe's execution because he is mentally retarded.

Students are given materials and coaching necessary for arguing a hypothetical case before a panel of judges. Competition comes from fellow students who are assigned the opposing argument. Prior legal knowledge or experience is not necessary for participation. The event is geared for undergraduates and research materials are prepared and distributed to each participant. In addition, tutoring sessions run by practicing attorneys are provided for those interested.

Click here to view the case for this year or here for a copy of the hints sheet written by Wabash alumnus Matt Griffith, Class of 1983.

In short, this is a great opportunity to add to your resume, gain experience, and meet/work with Wabash Alumni.