The Courtroom at St. Mary's University School of Law

The development of practical, real-world litigation skills in a courtroom setting is a crucial element of the St. Mary's experience. This belief is affirmed every day through the actions and accomplishments of our highly respected advocacy programs. These programs provide an ideal environment for students to develop and polish the trial and appellate courtroom skills that are the hallmark of great attorneys.  

The St. Mary's advocacy programs are consistently recognized for competitive excellence on regional and national levels.

Advocacy at St. Mary's is comprised of three primary programs that allow students both academic and competitive opportunities to hone their skills prior to graduation. Each of these three programs take advantage of the facilities available through the new technology courtroom:

• Advocacy Curriculum
• Board of Advocates
• External Advocacy Program