UM Law School Moot Court Team Reaches Semi-Finals, Wins Best Brief at International Criminal Court Moot Competition
UM Law School third-year students Chad Ehrenkranz, Darren Leiser, and Roselyn Ramos were semi-finalists in the 2007 Pace University School of Law International Criminal Court Moot Competition, held in New York from October 26-28, 2007. The team received recognition for its oral advocacy on behalf of the Defense. In addition, Chad Ehrenkranz's Defense memorial was awarded "Best Brief" and will be published by the Pace International Law Review.
The Competition attracted teams from fourteen law schools throughout the country with only six teams advancing to the semi-finals on the second day. Each team submitted three memorials (briefs) and conducted oral arguments on behalf of the participants in the International Criminal Court ("ICC") proceedings, i.e., the Prosecution, Defense, and Victims' Advocate.
This year's fact pattern delved into many complicated and unexplored areas of international criminal law vis-à-vis the ICC. The Rome Statute, state sovereignty, and egregious crimes of international concern were central themes of the Competition.
The Team extends its gratitude to Professor Rick Bascuas for the time and effort he dedicated to coaching the Team, Professor Elizabeth Iglesias for assisting with the Team's memorials, and to Professor Edgardo Rotman who aided in building the Team's strong foundation in international criminal law.
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posted 1-November-2007
