The ABA Law Student Division's Arbitration Competition promotes greater knowledge in arbitration by simulating a realistic arbitration hearing. Participants prepare and present an arbitration case, including opening statements, witness examinations, exhibit introductions, evidentiary presentations, and summations. Experience what it is to be a professional, competent, and ethical advocate.

The National Arbitration Forum
co-sponsors this competition.

Participation is limited to ABA Law Student Division members. To join the American Bar Association, you may call 800-285-2221 or sign up online. Law Student Division membership dues are only $25 annually.

Using an online form provided for this purpose, schools must supply each team member's name and his or her ABA member identification number three weeks prior to the regional competition in which they compete.

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The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) typically takes place the first or second weekend in March, August and November. The March and November dates can overlap some of the Law Student Division competition dates. Future 2008 dates are Friday, August 8 and Saturday, November 8. The 2009 dates will not be finalized until mid to late July 2008. Competition participants who plan to take the MPRE should be aware of the potential for date conflicts in March and November.

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