During my oral argument in LARW, my wonderful professor (shout out Professor Mihocik) encouraged me to try out for the Moot Court program. It was the first time in law school where I felt in my element and that I had excelled. I wanted to join Moot Court to hone my litigation skills, and grow my professional network. I am a first generation law student, and I did not come into law school with a phone full of contacts in the legal field. Having a place to grow those contacts, but in a more natural way, was appealing to me. I stayed in the program for a second year, and later became the Co-Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board because I saw how much I grew as a student, professional, and person.

There is no shortcut to practice when it comes time to perform. You think you have heard every question possible until a random judge throws you for a loop. The more you practice, the more comfortable you are with those questions and those moments that catch you by surprise. Practice also teaches you what is most important about your argument, but how to articulate your argument in the most powerful way possible. One other piece of advice is to have fun! Moot Court gives you an outlet for acting, creativity, and advocacy without the high stakes of an actual client who is depending on you. This experience, though not always easy, teaches you invaluable skills that you just cannot get in the classroom. Soak it all up, because I am jealous of those who get to be part of the program!