29TH ANNUAL UVALDO HERRERA NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION

March 20-22, 2024

Seattle, Washington

The National Moot Court Competition brings together up to 32 teams of law students from the nation’s top law schools to argue a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Students will be challenged to brief and argue their position creatively and persuasively. $60,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded to the winning teams.
 

MOOT COURT MATERIALS

Thank you to the law firm of Seyfarth for formulating the problem for our student competitors.


IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Opens
Monday, November 13, 2023

Problem Release Date
Monday, December 4, 2023

Registration Closes
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Briefs Due
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET

Competition Dates
March 20 – 22, 2024 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)

Wednesday Competition Schedule
Coming soon…

Thursday Competition Schedule
Coming soon…

Friday Competition Schedule
Coming soon…

$60,000 in Scholarships for Winners Announced @CCC2024 Gala


REGISTRATION

Registration Opens
Monday, November 13, 2023

Registration Fee
$850

All team members must be members of the HNBA and the HNBA Law Student Division in order to compete in the HNBA’s Moot Court Competition. If you are not a member, please click here to sign up.

The cost to participate in the 2024 HNBA/VIA Virtual Moot Court Competition is $850 for a team of up to four individuals (including a coach/advisor). The team registration includes access to the Moot Court Competition and CCC2024 Gala ONLY. All other CCC2024 events require separate registration. Click here to learn more.

Upon submission and acceptance, your designated team contact will receive additional details. If you have any questions, please contact Carla Martin, HNBA Director of Programs, at cmartin@hnba.com.


POLICIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT

REGISTRATION POLICY:
Please note that you are not considered registered until registration payment is received. Payment must be sent no later than 2 weeks from submitting this registration. If we do not receive payment in 2 weeks, your registration will be removed and you will no longer be considered as “registered” at that specific rate.

REFUND POLICY:
If you are unable to attend CCC2024, you must cancel your registration no later than 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Erika Lopez-Tello, HNBA Director of Operations, at elopeztello@hnba.com. Cancellations received on or before the deadline above will be reimbursed fully minus a $95 administrative fee. Cancellations received after Wednesday, February 28, 2024, will not be eligible for a refund.

  • Failure to attend CCC2024 shall not entitle you to receive any refund or credit.
  • Your notice of cancellation of registration does not otherwise affect or alter your hotel and travel arrangements and you remain solely responsible for the costs of your hotel and travel reservations, including applicable cancellation charges.

SUBSTITUTION POLICY:
All substitutions must be submitted in writing to Erika Lopez-Tello, HNBA Director of Operations, at elopeztello@hnba.com.

COVID-19 POLICY:
Vaccinations or Proof of Negative COVID Rapid or PCR Test Required for In-Person Attendance
Attendance at the in-person CCC2024 shall be at your own risk. All attendees understand that vaccination against the COVID-19 virus will be left to individual attendees. HNBA/VIA makes no representations or warranties with respect to the vaccination status of those in attendance. HNBA/VIA will use best efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations. Please refer to the HNBA/VIA COVID-19 Participation Policy & Waiver HERE.

PRIVACY POLICY:
HNBA/VIA is committed to safeguarding your non-public personal information (“Personal Information”). The Personal Information you disclose on this registration form will be kept confidential and will only be used by HNBA/VIA to provide you with relevant information on our products and services, unless you consent otherwise.

HNBA/VIA ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY AND CODE OF CONDUCT
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, national organization that values fairness, equality, respect for the law, and high standards of integrity, honor, and professional courtesy among its members and within the legal community. The HNBA VIA (“Vision in Action”) Fund is the HNBA’s 503(c)(3) charitable and programmatic arm. The HNBA/VIA joint enterprise strives to create a professional environment for all, and to build a community free of harassment and discrimination. HNBA/VIA seeks to have its members, volunteers, guests, and employees treat all individuals with dignity by upholding the values of fairness, equality, and respect for the rights of others. These values are expressed in the way HNBA/VIA members, volunteers, guests, and employees conduct themselves. Click here to read HNBA/VIA’s Anti-Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct in its entirety.

To access the Inappropriate Conduct Complaint Form, please CLICK HERE.