Lawyering Skills Competitions

Chapman's competition programs are consistently competitive on a local, state and national level, frequently placing among some of the nation's best law schools. Graduates who have participated in the competition programs are much sought-after by the hiring community, based upon their real world experience. Competitions offer an opportunity to learn and internalize necessary skills and values in an intense, enjoyable way. They also offer a way to meet and learn from members of the local bench and bar, who have acted as judges and coaches for our teams. Interscholastic competitions allow students to compete against students from law schools all over the country, and to interact with skilled advocates and judges from outside of Orange County.

Three student-run boards are responsible for law school competitions: an Appellate Moot Court Board, a Mock Trial Board, and an ADR Board that conducts negotiations and client counseling competitions.