Judges

We are looking for volunteer moot court oral argument judges for Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, 2024. Interested in judging the 19th Annual National Child Welfare and Adoption Law Moot Court Competition? Register here. 

As a thank you for volunteering, we are offering all judges the opporutnity to participate in the Wells Conference hosted by Capital Univeristy Law School free of charge. The Wells Conference will be hosted on Thursday, March 14 in the afternoon, and it will be focused on the Putative Father Registry. Those who attend will be given free CLE credit. More information regarding the Wells Conference will be posted as soon as it is available. 

Judge's FAQ 

Question: Who is eligible to serve as a judge for the competition? 

Answer: To be eligible to serve as a judge, you must have your JD. 

Question: Are hotel acommodations offered for judges? 

Answer: Please see the following list of nearby hotels in the area for accommodations: 

Doubletree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square 

The Westin Great Southern Columbus 

Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown Capitol Square