Continuing its mission to prepare students to become practice-ready attorneys, the St. Mary’s University School of Law continues to receive recognition for its Advocacy Program, known as the National Team, by placing fourth in the 2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Competitions Championship.  

The ABA’s annual rankings of advocacy programs are based on participation, hosting and awards earned in competitions focusing on client counseling, negotiation, mediation, arbitration and appellate advocacy.     

The St. Mary’s Law Advocacy Program includes the Board of Advocates, the Dispute Resolution Team, the National Trial Team, and National, International and Organizational Moot Court teams. The National Team members succeed in a robust advocacy curriculum. 

“Our National Team had an outstanding year, winning more championships than ever before and earning fourth place nationally from the American Bar Association,” said St. Mary’s Law Dean Patricia Roberts, J.D. “What makes me most proud is watching our students and coaches work so hard to represent not just St. Mary’s but the entire country in international competitions two years running.” 

For the last seven years, the St. Mary’s Advocacy Program has ranked in the top 10 in the country. During the 2024-2025 academic year, the School of Law shared the top ranking with Texas Tech University School of Law. 

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