National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition Team

The Competition
Two-member teams compete against other law schools' best in Regional and National Appellate Advocacy matches. The selection process is highly competitive, with both brief writing and oral advocacy skills playing a part.

Students write professional appellate briefs and compete regularly in oral argument matches. Competitors experience appellate advocacy , with regional and national competitions having judges and experienced attorneys presiding.

This Year's Team Members

The 2003-2004 teams are made up of Darrin Lim, Jon-Paul Valcarenghi, Davis Tran and Roy Yang, coached by Pacific McGeorge alumnus Josh Kaizuka.

The team of Darrin Lim and Jon-Paul Valcarenghi advanced from the California Regionals to the National Competition in November, 2003.

Competition Schedule

October, 2003 Regionals at Pacific McGeorge
November, 2003 National Finals at University of Hawaii, Honolulu