MOOT COURT AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

Reasonable prices. Incredible results.

2023-2024 COACHING
Moot Court is NCFCA's most difficult event.
There, we said it.

From the strange conventions to the 1,000 page appendix to the fact that lawyers are your judges, Moot Court is a terrifying event. But it doesn’t have to be.

Blackstone students have routinely qualified to nationals, won oral advocate awards, and competed in finals rounds. At this last National Championship, every single one of the top 6 oral advocates learned Moot from Blackstone.

Need help creating arguments? We'll sift through the appendix with you to form the best possible argument structure. Feel like your cases are causing your judges' eyes to glaze over? We'll help you create bulletproof yet understandable cases by using the principles of good Moot case writing. Struggling in the delivery category? We'll fine tune your speaking until we get to the point where you appeal to every kind of judge.

We’ve learned how to communicate in a way that’s both knowledgable and understandable. And we want to give these strategies to YOU.
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Who we are

Blackstone is a Moot Court-focused organization, aimed at teaching students how to master skills that will last them a lifetime. Our staff is a group of former Moot Court competitors who are passionate about sharing our knowledge with the next generation.

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Testimonials

"I never did moot before this camp, so I was extremely unfamiliar and awkward with the category. But after being in this camp for three days, I have never felt more sure and ready for a debate category in my life. Blackstone prepared me to take my first steps into moot court.
I loved EVERYTHING. The energy was immaculate, the feedback was top tier, and the way the coaches handled everything (from jokes to lectures to drills to giving tips) exceeded my already high expectations greatly. Would 100% pay again. 10/10"
–– Elijah
I am truly grateful for the excellence and brilliance that Ethan and all of the coaches generously shared. The tremendous impact of the camp was evident as my son's passion and excitement grew daily for Moot Court. The authentic and personable style of teaching and engagement helped to increase confidence, vision and commitment. Thank you for choosing to be the difference!
–– Christina, Parent
“I would never have expected to learn so much about Moot Court in this amount of time. 

I used to be terrified to compete this year. However, Blackstone helped me to overcome that fear and be encouraged to know that as long as I work hard, I can be confident during competition. 
Thank you so much for all of the time and wisdom you have poured into me.
This was a wonderful experience and I look forward to meeting you at tournaments and/or taking part in more camps from Blackstone.”
–– Annaliese
Three Reasons to do Moot Court

Ethan Tong

For a small group of NCFCA competitors, the decision to try Moot Court is a no-brainer. Constitutional law? They eat that for breakfast.

For others, it's not quite that easy. Moot Court seems scary––lawyers, hard questions, dense legal questions, no prep time... What could possibly justify me venturing into a new, unexplored world? Here are three reasons to do Moot Court this year.

(1) Everyone Who Does It, Loves It

Blackstone Coach Josh DeVlieger won numerous speaker awards and tournament victories in Team Policy––including placing first at regionals––during his time in Region VII. But Moot Court, he says, was his favorite event of all time. He's not alone. Perhaps it's the quality of judges, the personable format, or the subject matter––but regardless of the reason, many top competitors will admit that Moot was their all-time favorite event. It should be telling that almost every LD or TP finalist in the last few years has competed in Moot.

(2) It's the Academic Side of Debate!

Let's face it: debate isn't all that academic. Research mostly consists of reading a few newspaper articles, pieces in The Atlantic, and proposed bills. Debate is great for research skills––but it's not great for improving your academic chops. Moot Court, on the other hand, is an excellent way of preparing you for a rigorous college education. Rather than reading a dozen random journalism pieces, you read one case. You dive deep into it. You get to understand the dense legal writing. You grapple with the arguments. Not only do you get a head start on your legal understanding, but as a bonus, you also increase your reading comprehension!

(3) Understanding the Supreme Court

Many Americans are quick to criticize the Supreme Court for making decisions with which they disagree. But can we criticize that which we do not understand? For example, how would you respond to Justice Sotomayor's dissent in Dobbs arguing that the Court ought not overturn a watershed case? Moot Court gives students a much more comprehensive understanding of the Supreme Court: the legal terminology, precedent, caselaw, jurisprudence, the Constitution etc. In an age where hot-button cases dominate public dialogue, we need to be informed on our rights and our protections.

These are just some of the numerous reasons Moot Court should be a priority for NCFCA competitors this coming year. Register today to get a jumpstart on the competition!










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