I was actually going to write this last night, but I was way too wiped from "grading" student briefs. (Actually, I just provide feedback--I don't really assign the grade.)
Monday evening we had the last round of our appellate moot court competition. I didn't compete because 3Ls aren't allowed -- the winner has to go to regionals early next year. It was still reasonably interesting to observe, though.
For the last two years, the last round has been judged by our state supreme court. After hearing the case, the judges give comments and feedback and take questions from the audience. It's a great learning experience for everyone involved, whether a participant or audience member.
And it just reinforces to me how much I like my school. Not too many law schools would have actual judges on that level for the competition. But our state is different: it's small enough that we can really get that personal touch, and the court is very supportive. The school has given me an awful lot of opportunity, and I'm glad I chose to stay here.
