Please note that no academic credit is awarded for any co-curricular activity with the exception of the Law Review.

International Moot Court Board
Members of the International Moot Court Board compete in international competitions, including the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition. The Jessup Competition, sponsored by the American Society of International Law and the International Law Students Association, attracts participants from well over one hundred countries. Students form teams and conduct legal research, write an appellate brief and present oral arguments. Only members of the Board can represent St. Thomas in international competitions. This year, the International Moot Court Board is hosting the Susan J. Ferrell Intercultural Human Rights Moot Court Competition November 11-13, 2005. Click here to learn more.

Mock Trial Board
The purpose of the Mock Trial Board is to promote excellence in litigation and trial advocacy skills. Students participate in state, regional and national advocacy competitions, vying for team membership through tryouts. St. Thomas University School of Law trial teams have achieved prominence in numerous competitions.

Moot Court Board
The Moot Court Board is designed to promote excellence in legal research and written and oral advocacy. Board membership is open to second and third-year students. Participants prepare a brief and present oral arguments based upon a simulated appellate record containing issues that require in-depth research and analysis. Students compete in an intramural moot court tournament judged by faculty and members of the local bench and bar. The Board selects national and regional competitions each year for participation by its members.

Law Review
The St. Thomas Law Review is a student-operated scholarly journal publishing articles submitted by faculty and members of the bench and bar nationwide. Membership is determined on the basis of academic excellence and/or demonstrated writing ability. A publishable comment or note must be completed for membership. The Law Review provides students with extensive writing, editing and managing experience. Law Review may be taken for credit as described under the course descriptions.