Each spring, all first year students may compete in the Beaudry Competition to join the Appellate Advocacy Team. Competitors must write an appellate brief based on a closed packet and then argue their case in front of a panel of judges. Finalists argue before a panel of prominent local and federal judges. Those who advance to a certain level are invited to join the Barristers’ Council and to represent Georgetown Law on its Appellate Advocacy team.

Registration Information

Register for Barristers’ Council Spring 2020 Tryouts. After registering, submit your Credit/Debit card payment.

Timeline of Events

Information Session 1: February 26, 2020 at 4:30pm in McD207
Tabling: March 2 – 6, 2020
Registration Ends: March 6, 2020 at 6 PM EST
Packet Released: March 6, 2020 (approx. 6 PM EST)
Briefs Due: March 14, 2020 at 8 PM EST
First Round: March 17-18, 2020
Quarterfinals: March 19-20, 2020
Semifinals: March 21, 2020
Finals: March 24, 2020 in Hart Auditorium