jagmqt
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There seem to be a lot of law students, lawyers, and potential law students on this forum, so I thought I'd pose a question:
Which is better, Law Review or Moot Court?
By "better," here are some considerations...
Prestige...What looks better on a resume? What sounds better to collegues/classmates? What will earn greater accolades, short term (e.g. publication, victory) and long term?
Educational experience...Where will the student get a greater learning experience? Both may involve writing (article compared to appellate brief), but neither has to (cite checker compared to simple oral argument).
Real-world applicability...What are the pros and cons of each to a student entering the job market, and then beginning on the job. Assume no supervisor, what features of each will prove more useful on that first assignment.
Cost vs. benefit (to the student)...Considering the time invested, which fits better into a students schedule? If one is for credit (therefore tuition dollars) and one is extra curricular, should that make a difference in the consideration?
Those considerations are only to get the thoughts flowing...it's not intended to be exhaustive. I could list more, but I'd rather hear your thoughts. Perhaps you don't consider them comparable at all...
A couple of assumptions...
Consider both Law Review and Moot Court taking place at the same school, whatever tier you want it to be. We all know that Harvard Law Review is better than the Elon Moot Court Team. I'm not looking to compare schools, but only programs.
And...
Try to compare equal "positions" in each activity. For example, if you envision the EIC of the Law Review, compare that to the top Moot Court competitior, one that has won in-school and out-school competitions.
I didn't want to make this a poll becaue I'd rather hear your thoughts. I chose Moot Court to compare with Law Review because, to me, instances of SCOTUS justices judging moot court competitions adds a significant amount of credibility.
Sorry for the long post. Anyone have any opinions?
jag
(Disclaimer ~ I'm a student now, graduating in January, and I have my opinion.)
Which is better, Law Review or Moot Court?
By "better," here are some considerations...
Prestige...What looks better on a resume? What sounds better to collegues/classmates? What will earn greater accolades, short term (e.g. publication, victory) and long term?
Educational experience...Where will the student get a greater learning experience? Both may involve writing (article compared to appellate brief), but neither has to (cite checker compared to simple oral argument).
Real-world applicability...What are the pros and cons of each to a student entering the job market, and then beginning on the job. Assume no supervisor, what features of each will prove more useful on that first assignment.
Cost vs. benefit (to the student)...Considering the time invested, which fits better into a students schedule? If one is for credit (therefore tuition dollars) and one is extra curricular, should that make a difference in the consideration?
Those considerations are only to get the thoughts flowing...it's not intended to be exhaustive. I could list more, but I'd rather hear your thoughts. Perhaps you don't consider them comparable at all...
A couple of assumptions...
Consider both Law Review and Moot Court taking place at the same school, whatever tier you want it to be. We all know that Harvard Law Review is better than the Elon Moot Court Team. I'm not looking to compare schools, but only programs.
And...
Try to compare equal "positions" in each activity. For example, if you envision the EIC of the Law Review, compare that to the top Moot Court competitior, one that has won in-school and out-school competitions.
I didn't want to make this a poll becaue I'd rather hear your thoughts. I chose Moot Court to compare with Law Review because, to me, instances of SCOTUS justices judging moot court competitions adds a significant amount of credibility.
Sorry for the long post. Anyone have any opinions?
jag
(Disclaimer ~ I'm a student now, graduating in January, and I have my opinion.)