The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team delivered a standout performance at the 2024ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition, with a top two finish in the entire Northeast region. The Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition was held as part of the .
The Haub Law BLSA team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the highly competitive and prestigious competition, known for its rigorous standards and elite competitors. Over the course of four intense days, the Haub Law team, comprised of Julie Bazile (2L), Jason Lee (4L Flex), Andrew Pierre (3L), and Ashley Baizas (3L), competed in five back-to-back rounds, facing off against thirteen of the most talented teams across the Northeast region. The team was accompanied and coached by Adjunct Professor Betty Lawrence Lewis Esq., Pernell Telfort Esq., and alumni coaches Brianna Pryce, Esq. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½20, and Jamal J. Wyse, Esq. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½19.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Each round tested our skills in trial advocacy, including opening statements, witness examinations, objections, and closing arguments, all before panels of experienced judges and legal professions,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ said student team member Jason Lee (4L Flex). ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Our preparation, teamwork, and dedication were on full display as we demonstrated our command of the law, sharp analytical skills, and persuasive courtroom presence. The competition was fierce, but we remained composed under pressure, adapting to each new challenge and opponent with confidence and professionalism.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
A true testament to the teamΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s hard work and talent, not only did Haub LawΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s BLSA team finish in the top two, but Julie Bazile (2L) received an individual award for Best Prosecution Advocate. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½This experience not only strengthened our legal skills, but also deepened our passion for advocacy, teamwork, and the pursuit of justice,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ said Black Law Student Association President and team student member, Julie Bazile (2L). ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Competing in the Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial was an unforgettable milestone, and we are proud to have represented our school with excellence and integrity.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½I continue to be so proud and confident of the outstanding work of Haub LawΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s BLSA teams,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ said Professor Louis Fasulo, Director of Advocacy Programs and Professor of Trial Practice. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Under the direction of great coaching this team once again is going to Nationals. It is a tribute to great advocacy skills, hard work and a true competitive spirit.ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s trial advocacy program is consistently ranked among the top institutions by U.S. News and World Report, with the most recent ranking of #13 in the nation, placing it impressively among the top 10% of schools nationwide.
After the passing of two long-term and dedicated Alumni Board Members, the Honorable Sandra A. Forster ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½79 and Adele Lerman Janow ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½90, the Alumni Board decided to establish an Immediate Impact Scholarship to commemorate the lives of these esteemed alumnae, The Adele Janow and Judge Sandra Forster Memorial Scholarship.
For Amanda (Mandy) Howerton-Fox ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½27, deciding to attend law school was not just a career shiftΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½it was a natural continuation of her lifelong commitment to advocacy. A former teacher of the deaf, MandyΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s passion for special education and disability rights first led her to pursue a PhD and become a tenured professor of education. Now, she has embarked on a new path at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, with a goal of effecting change through law and policy while advocating for people directly.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½s Trial Advocacy Team recently competed in the prestigious IBA International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition (IBA ICCMCC) held in the Hague.