The Williams Institute hosts the premier national moot court competition dedicated exclusively to sexual orientation and gender identity law. The competition provides an opportunity for law student competitors to write an appellate brief on a current legal topic and argue the case before a panel of judges.

Past competitions examined the constitutionality of issues such as conversion therapy, religious exemptions in higher education, and access to gender-affirming care. This year's problem will address an asexual school librarian's rights under Title VII and the First Amendment.

Volunteer Opportunities

Time Keepers

The Williams Institute is looking for student volunteers interested in serving as timekeepers for the morning rounds of the competition. All timekeepers will have the opportunity to watch two rounds of oral argument. Volunteers will be trained on the morning of the competition and do not need any prior experience. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Judges

The Williams Institute is currently seeking attorneys, law professors, and sitting judges to serve as volunteer judges. We will provide judges with a bench brief, summary of issues and sample questions in advance of the competition. An optional educational session prior to the competition will summarize the legal issues raised by the problem. Judges are not required to grade competitor's briefs.

MCLE Credit
All judges may receive up to 3 hours of MCLE credit for participating in the competition.

Logistics
The competition will take place at UCLA School of Law on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Breakfast, lunch, and parking will be provided for participating judges.

Morning session: 9:00 AM to noon
Afternoon session: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

The Fine Print
UCLA School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This session is approved for 3 hours of MCLE credit.