Honors Council Member Information

Students in the top third of their class after their first year are invited to be a member of the Honors Council. With more than 50 council members, the program is currently the largest honors program operating at the law school.

As a  Honors council member you have the opportunity and resources to assist you in developing the skills you need to become a dynamic advocate and proficient in resolving conflicts.  The Honors Council is charged with a threefold mission: service, education, and research.

The  service  initiative is accomplished by participating in a number of intra- and interscholastic competitions that promote the art of advocacy.  As a council member you can participate in various facets of these competitions.

Education is promoted  through offering lectures, panel discussions and demonstrations dealing with various aspects of advocacy and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  As a council member you can attend all of our lectures, panel discussions and demonstrations to help you improve your proficiency with various aspects of advocacy and dispute resolution.  You will also have the opportunity to share your talents and insights with others by being active participants in our demonstrations. 

Research is promoted through reviewing current social and legal issues affecting litigation and ADR.  As a council member you can participate through drafting, publishing, or reviewing commentary placed in our on-line publication Nota Bene  which is read by law students, faculty, alumni and other legal professionals.

To continue the tradition of success and to achieve our mission,  Honors Council members must fulfill one office hour per week during the semester and complete the requisite number of activity hours.  In addition, Council members are required to assist the Board in administering the Spring 1L Mock Trial Competition, and any other competitions being hosted by the school.As a reminder after one semester of service on our council you are eligible to interview for a position on the Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Honors Board. Board members receive partial tuition waivers for their semester of service.

Membership Information

If you have received an invitation letter to  join the Trial Advocacy & Dispute Resolution Honors Program. Please  click here  to enter and submit your  information.