About

UC Davis Asylum & Refugee Law National Moot Court Competition

The UC Davis Asylum & Refugee Law National Moot Court Competition is the only competition in the nation devoted exclusively to the topic of asylum and refugee law. It is also the only immigration law moot court competition on the West Coast. The competition provides law students from across the country the opportunity to participate in a hypothetical appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Competitors will write a brief as either respondent or petitioner on an issue related to asylum and refugee law. Shortly after submitting their briefs, students will participate in oral arguments. Students’ briefs and oral arguments will be judged by prominent judges, attorneys and scholars who specialize in the areas of immigration law and/or appellate advocacy.

 

The Seventeenth Annual Competition - March 15th and March 16th, 2024

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The Seventeenth Annual Asylum & Refugee Law National Moot Court Competition will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 15th and 16th, 2024. Teams of two from any ABA accredited law school are encouraged to participate.

As of now, a registration limit of twelve (12) teams is in place this year; however, schools may choose to enter multiple teams. A maximum of two teams per school may compete. Registration closes on November 6, 2023. In addition to submitting payment, please be sure to complete the "Registration Form," which can be found on the here or the original registration email. Registration Fees for the competition can be viewed and paid here.

 

2024 Asylum Competition Problem

Please find the 2024 Asylum Competition Problem (updated as of March 5, 2024) here.

 

2024 Competition Schedule

Asylum Schedule 2024

 

Questions?

Please submit questions to our 2023-2024 Asylum Competition Chairs directly via email:

Brian Kim, bnkim@ucdavis.edu

Susan Whaley, sgwhaley@ucdavis.edu  

 

View 2020 Asylum & Refugee Law National Moot Court Competition Video

Resources

Registration Form 

Registration Fees