Law Team Advances to International Competition Finals

Competing against law schools from Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Regent Law's moot court competition team recently advanced to the international round of the University of Oxford's Price Media Law Moot Court Programme to be held on the campus of the University of Oxford, England, in April.

Participants in the Price competition argue cases regarding the rule of law and international norms for freedom of expression. The competition, which features regional rounds held in South Asia, South East Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, is known for its wide range of student competitors and notable guest judges from around the world.

At the Americas Regional Round held January 24-27, in New York City, Regent's team of Monica Bailey, Kevin Hoffman, Caleb Wan and Alexis Fenell defeated teams from Brazil and Argentina in the preliminary rounds, and St. Mary's School of Law and the Cardozo School of Law in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds, to advance to the international and final round of the competition. In addition to the oral argument component of the competition, each team was required to submit two briefs, or "memorials" as they are known in international law, arguing both sides of the proposed issue. Regent's team ultimately finished second in the final round of the Americas Regional Round.

"We are extremely proud of this team," said team coach and law professor Michael Hernandez. "We are also excited about the Price Media competition, which intersects with our strong programs in moot court, global justice and international human rights. We look forward to competing for the international title in Oxford, England, in April."

Regent Law's success in the Price competition adds to the list of more than 60 national and regional championships, best brief, and best oralist awards in the school's 26-year history.

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