Not every case goes to trial! Practice your skills in alternative dispute resolution or transactional law to advance your skills outside the courtroom. Typically, SMU sends students to the following competitions: ABA Arbitration, ABA Negotiations, a transactional law invitational each semester, and, typically, Baylor's The Closer competition.
September 18, 2024 | SMU to host ABA Regionals
SMU is thrilled to host the regional rounds for both ABA Negotiations and ABA Arbitration. The Negotiations Regionals will take place at SMU Dedman School of Law October 25-26, 2024 and Arbitration Regionals will be held virtually, November 7-8, 2024. Good luck to all teams!
Director of Advocacy Programs
Cassie Walker
cassiewalker@smu.edu
BOA Student Chair
Alan Cuff
BOA Student Vice Chair for Appellate Advocacy
Ju Zhao
BOA Student Vice Chair for Hosting
Luke Bezney
BOA Student Vice Chair for On-Campus
Chase Rannals
ABA Arbitration
ABA Negotiations
Vis International Arbitration
The Closer