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Our International Moot Court team enjoyed successes across the globe during the 2009-2012 academic years:

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International Moot Court Team Musters Moot Madrid: Miami Law Students Advance in Competition

Four students from Miami Law's International Moot Court team advanced to the semifinals, and one student was awarded best oralist, at the fourth annual Moot Madrid competition. From May 28 to June 1, second-year students Jessica Marroquin, Estefania Nasielski, Carlos Nunez and LL.M. Yosef Shwedel participated in the oral phase of the international commercial arbitration in Spain. Nasielski was awarded best oralist.

International Moot Court Program Completes Another Powerful Year

During the academic year now coming to an end, 32 students in the University of Miami School of Law's International Moot Court Program took part in eight competitions around the world. They argued hypothetical cases in places such as Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa and Spain.

Moot Court Team Headed For Competition In The Hague

Miami Law's International Moot Court team has advanced into the international rounds at the Pace/ICC Moot Competition for the third consecutive year. In a qualifying round at Pace Law School in New York over the weekend, the Miami team became eligible to participate in April at the World Round of the International Criminal Court Trial in The Hague, where the students will argue in front of ICC judges.

International Moot Court Board Fosters Competitive Spirit

A group of students interested in pursuing careers in international law, or otherwise hoping to improve their legal research, writing and advocacy skills, gathered Wednesday to learn about Miami Law's International Moot Court Board. The session was hosted by the IMCB's director, Paula Arias; its student president, Lauran San Roman; and Brittany Young, the student vice president.

International Moot Court Program Completes Another Powerful Year

During the academic year now coming to an end, 32 students in the University of Miami School of Law's International Moot Court Program took part in eight competitions around the world. They argued hypothetical cases in places such as Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa and Spain.

Students from International Moot Court Program Compete in Spanish-Speaking Competition in Buenos Aires

For the first time, Miami Law's International Moot Court Program participated in the UBA International Commercial Arbitration. The competition, organized by the University of Buenos Aires, is popularly regarded as the biggest Moot exercise in Latin America. This year, 52 schools from 17 countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, France, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and the U.S.) participated in the Spanish-speaking only competition. Miami Law second-year student Jessica Marroquin received an honorable mention for best oralist during the competition, which took place from September 14-20.

Miami Law Students Win International Investment Arbitration Moot Court Championship

Competing in what has been described as "the Rolls Royce" of moot court contests, a team of three University of Miami School of Law students has captured the prestigious Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court Competition, defeating 26 teams from 16 countries and in the process securing scholarships for a summer study abroad program.

Miami Law Students Take National and International Spotlight with String of Moot Court Victories

From Georgia to Germany, the moot court teams of the University of Miami School of Law are experiencing an unprecedented winning streak in competitions all over the world.

Miami Law Student Masimba Mutamba Ranked Among the Top 5 Oralists at Super Regional Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Miami Law student Masimba Mutamba, 2L, achieved success as one of the Best Oralists at the Super Regional Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition at the University of Houston. The two-day competition was the largest regional competition to date for the Philip C. Jessup competition, which for the first time brought together teams from both the Southwest and Southeast regions, for a total of 21 schools and more than 80 oralists. Mutamba placed fourth.

Moot Court Team Qualifies for Participation in International Criminal Court Trial Competition at The Hague

Miami Law's International Moot Court team advanced into the semifinal rounds at the Pace/ICC Moot Competition, which took place at Pace Law School in New York last weekend. The team has qualified to participate in the International Criminal Court(ICC) Trial at The Hague on April 10.

International Moot Court Team Achieves Success in Moot Madrid Competition in Spain

Miami Law's International Moot Court team made it to the quarterfinals in the second annual Madrid Moot competition, which took place from June 28 – July 2. The team consisted of Joan Martinez Evora, Juliana Leite, Maria Rivero and Mariana Cardenas. Cardenas received an honorable mention for Best Orator and Martinez was the third best oralist.

Miami Law's Moot Court Teams Achieve Success Nationally and Internationally

The University of Miami School of Law's moot court teams – the Charles Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board and the International Moot Court -- have distinguished themselves this year with outstanding competition results at the national and international levels.

International Team Places in Top 10 at Jessup Competition

This past weekend Miami Law's International Moot Court Board team participated in the 51st Southeastern Super Regional Round of the Jessup Competition. For the first time in many years, the UM team advanced to the second round of the competition, placing within the top 7 teams out of the 24 teams present. In the first round, they faced teams from UVA, North Carolina, Georgia and Nova Southeastern.