Gender + Sexuality Moot Court Competition

2024 Awards

We are excited to announce that the State Bar of Michigan LGBTQ+ Law Section will sponsor the 2024 GSMCC Awards for outstanding Competition brief and oral advocacy.

Awards For Outstanding Brief

The top two teams that write the best overall briefs will receive recognition and cash prizes. Briefs will be evaluated by a panel of judges familiar with this area of law for clarity, style, accuracy, use of the law, organization, and quality of legal arguments.

Best Brief:
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500

Award For Outstanding Oral Advocacy

The top three oralists will receive recognition and cash prizes. The final standings will be determined from scores obtained during the preliminary competition rounds. Advocates will be evaluated by a panel of judges for the substantive content of their argument, knowledge of the law and issue in question, extemporaneous ability, and Courtroom demeanor and professionalism.

Best Oralist:
1st Place $500
2nd Place $300
3rd Place $200

For more information about the State Bar of Michigan LGBTQ+ Law Section please see: https://con nect.m ich ba r.org/lg btq/home.