Moot Court & Advocacy Competitions

Moot Courts and Advocacy Competitions at Gonzaga Law School

At Gonzaga University School of Law, advocacy is central to the student experience. With fourteen moot court and in-house advocacy teams, students have exceptional opportunities to develop courtroom skills, gain real-world experience, and prepare for legal practice. Gonzaga Law’s Moot Court program offers more access, more mentorship, and more pathways for students to turn their passion for advocacy into practical legal skills.

Why Moot Court Matters

Moot court is one of the most effective ways students prepare for legal practice. Building on mock trial experiences from earlier education, moot court sharpens legal research, brief writing, oral advocacy, and strategic thinking skills in realistic, high-pressure environments.

At Gonzaga Law, more teams mean more access. Students can explore appellate advocacy, trial work, civil rights, intellectual property, and emerging areas of law without being limited to a single path.

Gonzaga Law’s traveling teams allow students to compete nationally while developing specialized advocacy skills in both traditional and emerging areas of law.