FSU’s Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic is proud to present the Elder Law Moot Court Competition!
The event will draw teams from across the country to compete in Tallahassee, FL, at the FSU College of Law on October 9-10, 2026.
Schedule
The 2026 competition will be held live, in Tallahassee, on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, with an awards dinner and ceremony to follow. The rounds will be held in the Advocacy Center, which was previously home to Florida’s First District Court of Appeal. The final round will even be live-streamed.
Topic
Our topic this year will address consumer protection issues within nursing facilities.
Registration
Registration will open in May. Please check back. Schools may enter up to two teams in the competition. Teams may consist of three members, though only two may argue (the same two students in all rounds). The registration fee is $800 per team.
You can view the rules here.
Below is a timeline of events for the 2026 competition.
Registration Deadline:
Problem Release:
Last Day for Problem Questions:
Briefs Due:
Preliminary Rounds of Competition: October 9
Final Rounds of Competition & Dinner: October 10
Watch the Final Round Recording
AARP Foundation
This year, we're thrilled to team up with the incredible AARP Foundation! AARP Foundation, a charitable affiliate of AARP, creates and advances effective solutions to reduce poverty for and with older adults. AARP Foundation advocates for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly vulnerable individuals and those living on low incomes. We are so excited to work with this wonderful organization to raise awareness about issues affecting older adults and career opportunities for future lawyers focused on social justice advocacy. Thanks to the AARP Foundation, prize money will be awarded to the top teams and participants in the competition.
Contact
For questions, contact Rima Nathan at rnathan@law.fsu.edu.