KU Law News
KU Law News
Feb. 9, 2009
KU Law team advances to sweet 16 in National Moot Court Competition
Lindsey Heinz and Michael CrabbA moot court team from the University of Kansas School of Law advanced to the sweet 16 of the National Moot Court Competition last week in New York.
Michael Crabb and Lindsey Heinz represented the law school well, advancing past the preliminary rounds before losing a hard-fought match to Loyola University New Orleans.
“Considering that approximately 185 teams from around the country competed, finishing in the top 16 is a terrific accomplishment,” said Pam Keller, clinical associate professor and director of the moot court program.
Crabb and Heinz won a spot in the national finals after placing second in the Region IX competition in November in Lincoln, Neb. The National Moot Court, which involves more than 400 students representing law schools in 14 regions, is one of the oldest, largest and most competitive moot courts. Co-sponsored by the Young Lawyers Committee of the New York Bar Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers, the competition encourages the art of appellate advocacy among law students.
KU teams have historically performed well in the national competition, reaching the quarterfinals twice in the past decade and placing first in the nation twice.