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Become a Bailiff!

The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association would like to invite you to participate as a bailiff during the 2026 Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition.

 

Serving as a Bailiff is a great opportunity for Law Students and interns to gain firsthand experience in a prestigious Moot Court competition and enhance their legal skills and understanding of courtroom proceedings as well as connect with fellow law students and legal professionals.

 

The largest number of bailiffs are needed for the preliminary rounds of the competition to be held in the evening on Wednesday, March 25 at the District of Columbia H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse. Bailiffs are also needed for subsequent rounds of the competition on Thursday March 26 at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

 

Volunteer bailiffs are invited to attend the final round & awards reception on the evening of March 26 at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

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Frequently Asked Questions 
  1. Do I qualify to serve as a Moot Court Bailiff?
    Anyone can volunteer as a Bailiff, but it is a perfect opportunity for Law Students & Interns to experience the insides of actual courtrooms in D.C. and gain invaluable insight from practicing legal professionals.
  1. What is the role of a Moot Court Bailiff?
    Bailiffs are responsible for keeping time for each round of the competition for their assigned team pairing and collecting score sheets from each of their three assigned judges to hand off to designated FBA Staff Members at the end of each round. Bailiffs also answer general questions that judges or competitors may have and alert FBA Staff of any issues that occur during their assigned round(s).
  1. What sort of training will I receive as a Bailiff?
    Bailiffs will be given written instructions in advance of the competition as well as being provided an on-site training session prior to their assigned session(s).
  1. Will I receive monetary compensation for my work as a Bailiff?
    Bailiffs Receive a $50 stipend for every 4 hours of service and are invited to attend the final round, awards ceremony, and reception at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.