Moot Court

When the issues are complex and industry-specific, even the most experienced counsel can benefit from insights unclouded by months of trial preparation.

Moot court can expose blind spots, stress-test reasoning and build confidence in both substance and delivery. When experienced practitioners challenge your case from every angle, issues surface early, allowing you to refine your strategy before you step into the courtroom.

Our seasoned former circuit and appellate judges routinely handle high-stakes commercial disputes and can spot the issues that are easy to miss from inside the litigation. We approach each moot court with the same level of scrutiny expected of a sitting court, with the aim of preparing you for the toughest questions before you appear before a judge.

As Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner observed in Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges, “No preparation for oral argument is as valuable as a moot court in which you’re interrogated by lawyers as familiar with your case as the court is likely to be. Nothing, absolutely nothing, is so effective in bringing to your attention issues that have not occurred to you and in revealing the flaws in your responses to issues you have been aware of.”

Why conduct a moot court

A realistic, judge-driven simulation of court proceedings offers advantages that no solo rehearsal or internal team session can replicate.

Our confidential moot court exercises help attorneys:
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• Identify vulnerabilities in their arguments before entering the courtroom.
• Practice responding to rapid-fire questions under pressure.
• Refine theme, structure and clarity for maximum impact.
• Anticipate alternative lines of inquiry and prepare strategic responses.
• Strengthen command of the record, controlling authority and key distinctions.
• Convert feedback into actionable next steps through candid, detailed commentary on presentation, substance, pitfalls and strategic alternatives.

Whether you are requesting summary judgment or preparing for a state or federal appeal, a certified question, a high-stakes interlocutory matter or other critical court proceeding, a moot court can help you evaluate and elevate your arguments.‍

Preparing for oral argument?

If you are approaching a critical juncture and want to prepare under realistic conditions, we can structure a moot court tailored to the issues and strategic goals of your case.