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

 

The largest number of judges 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. Judges are also needed for subsequent rounds of the competition on Thursday March 26 at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

 

Volunteer judges 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 judge?
    If you are a retired or practicing attorney or judge, you can be a Moot Court judge.
  1. What is the role of a Moot Court judge?
    A Moot Court judge scores the competitors’ oral advocacy skills.
  1. Do I have to judge alone?
    No, two other judges will serve alongside you.
  1. What sort of advance research do I need to do?
    The Moot Court problem and “bench memo,” which explain the legal issues in detail, will be sent to you before the competition. We ask that you review these documents before the competition. No additional research is needed.
  1. Will there be any training for Moot Court judges?
    Instructions will be provided, and a brief informational meeting will be held before judging to familiarize you with the rules of the competition and methods of scoring.