The Rules & Key Dates

Official Rules

The Official Rules of the 2026 Willms & Shier Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.

Key Dates

  • Deadline to submit team registration, team roster (mooters and coaches) and payment of registration fee: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Deadline for submission of clarification requests: Friday, December 5, 2025
  • Last day to withdraw team: Friday, December 5, 2025
  • Appellant’s factum due: Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Respondents’ factum due: Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Oral argument: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Moot Registration Details

Registration will open on June 1, 2025 at Noon EST.

Registration Closes: November 28, 2025.

 Teams must complete and submit the online registration form. Teams must complete and submit the prescribed fee.
 

REGISTRATION CLOSES: November 28, 2025.