The University of Miami School of Law Moot Court Board cordially invites 2L and 3L students to participate in the Negotiation Competition taking place this fall.\u00a0 This is an excellent resume building opportunity for students.\u00a0 In addition, there will be plenty of opportunities to network as the competition is judged by local practitioners.\u00a0 Attorneys will personally observe students as they showcase their negotiation skills and make an impression on potential employers.<\/p>\n
Below is a brief description of the competition, dates, and contact information to register.\u00a0 To register, students must complete the competitor’s sign up form<\/a> by September 24, 2010.<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n The University of Miami School of Law Negotiation Competition promotes greater interest among law students in legal negotiation and provides a means for them to practice and improve their negotiating skills. The competition simulates legal negotiations in which law students, acting as lawyers, negotiate a series of legal problems. The simulations consist of a common set of facts known by all participants and confidential information known only to the participants representing a particular side. The negotiation simulation varies with each round and level of the competition.<\/p>\n Quality representation of clients requires that one be able to negotiate contracts, settlements, and other agreements while working in the field. The Negotiation Competition helps students build these essential skills by providing students a forum to negotiate under time constraints and in an area of law with which they may not be familiar.<\/p>\n The winners of the competition will be asked to represent the University of Miami School of Law at the prestigious ABA Regional Negotiation Competition hosted by Stetson University in November.<\/p>\n The Moot Court Board\u2019s Negotiation Competition begins on Saturday, October 2nd with preliminary rounds at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.\u00a0 Advancing teams will compete head to head in a Quarter Final round on Monday, October 4th.\u00a0 The Semi Final round will be held on Tuesday, October 5th and the Final Round will be held on Thursday, October 7th.\u00a0 The deadline for teams to enter is Friday, September 24th.<\/span><\/strong> Competitors can register online or forms can be picked up in the Moot Court Office (F401).<\/p>\n If you need any additional information, or if you have any further questions, please contact Nichole Geary<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n Competition Dates:
\nPreliminary Round 1:\u00a0 Saturday, October 2 at 9:00am to 11:00am
\nPreliminary Round 2:\u00a0 Saturday, October 2 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm
\nQuarterfinal Round:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monday, October 4 at 7:00pm
\nSemifinal Round:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00pm
\nFinal Round:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thursday, October 7 at 7:00pm<\/p>\n