Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition
The Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition is a two-part program that offers a unique opportunity to learn about the appellate process. Students write briefs and are invited to present oral argument before appellate judges in each of the six District Courts of Appeal based on a fictitious case drafted by members of The Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee. A statewide final round is held at the Florida Supreme Court.
Timeline
- October 2024 – anticipated release of the case problem
- January 13, 2025 – Briefs submissions are due
- Last two weeks of February 2025 – District Court of Appeal oral arguments. All teams who submit a brief that complies with the rules of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in an oral argument with a District Court of Appeal (held virtually).
- First week of April, 2025 – Semifinal and final arguments will be held in Tallahassee for the winners of the District Court of Appeal arguments.
