National Ethics Trial Competition at Pacific McGeorge School of Law in SacramentoMarch 15, 2007 - March 17, 2007What: Mock trail competition Where: Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento When: March 15 - 17 Description: This is a one-of-its-kind ethics mock trial competition. Ethics and professional responsibility are central to every aspect of this competition - obviously both issues of great relevance in light of Scooter, Enron, etc. This is a by-invitation-only event, ensuring participation by only schools with top mock trial programs - the proving ground for courtroom advocacy in law schools. Here are key value points: * Few, if any such competitions have 25 sitting judges - from federal and state appellate levels, as well as superior courts. * Cosponsored by the ABA Section of Litigation and the Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court * 16 top schools sending their stars to participate including Georgetown, St. John's and St. Mary's universities. * Hosted at the Robert Matsui US District Court, Eastern District of CA * Some of the judges involved include: Federal judges Garland Burrell, Wiliam Shubb, Morrison England California District Court of Appeals justices Arthur Scotland and Ronald Robie Superior Court judges from throughout Northern California |