4/18/02-Boston College Law School held its annual internal moot court competition finals on April 16, in room 120 of the East Wing. The Wendell F. Grimes Moot Court featured a three-judge panel and the two BC Law teams which advanced to the finals; David Waterfall and Tara Blackman for the petitioner, and Nadine From and Charles Roumeliotis for the respondent. From anf Roumeliotis were the eventual winners.

"The final argument was a perfect culmination of the Grimes Moot Court competition," said Director of Advocacy Programs Alexis Anderson. "All four finalists should be commended on their effective oral persuasiveness as each faced tough questionning from a very "hot" bench. Our thanks to the student chairs of the competition, 3L's Arielle Kane and Suzanne Renaud, for their steadfast dedication which ensured a very constructive program."

The 3 participating judges included Judge Paul Niemeyer, from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit; Judge George O'Toole, from the U.S. District Court, D. Massachusetts; and Judge Richard Wesley, from the New York Court of Appeals.

In a special feature moderated by former dean and Monan Professor of Law Daniel Coquillette, the three judges also participated in a panel discussion on clerkships, which was open to all BC Law students. This "Clerkship Forum" was specially targeted to 1L's and 2L's who wanted to hear from the three judges for the Moot Court.

For more information on the Grimes Moot Court competition, please contact Alexis Anderson at andersoa@bc.edu.