Join VICAM 2020-2021
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SPRING 2020 TRYOUT: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020!
Timeline March 30 - April 12: Rolling Applications April 3: Zoom Info Session 12:00 PM (234-403-594) April 5: Problem Released to Applicants April 12: Application Window Closed April 17: Tryouts via Zoom |
Spring 2020
All continuing students (2Ls, 3Ls, 4Ls, LLM) are welcome to join USD VICAM! The Spring Tryouts will be will take place on Friday, April 17th via Zoom. Please see below for application material, tryout instructions, and more information. |
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a completed application packet to [email protected] by Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM.
A completed application includes:
1) Application Cover Sheet
2) Resume
3) Writing Sample
The Application Cover Sheet is attached below.
Please send an updated resume.
The Writing Sample can be anything from your law school career! Please do not spend additional time creating a new writing sample.
After you apply, you will receive the tryout packet that will include (1) a truncated problem, (2) which side you will represent, and (3) specific tryout instructions.
**Important: The tryout packet will initially be released via email on Sunday, April 5th at 9:00 PM to those who have applied. We encourage everyone to apply before that date so that you can have more time with the problem. If you apply after that date, the team will send the tryout packet individually to you when you apply. The application window closes on Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM.
The tryout will consist of a five-minute argument, during which you may be asked questions from current team members acting as arbitrators. Afterward, the team will ask general questions, including interest, time commitments, etc.
Office Hours: Please feel free to us for virtual office hours! We are open to answer any questions!
Zoom ID: 469-189-894
Wednesday, April 1: 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 2: 4-6 PM
Wednesday, April 8: 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 9: 4-6 PM
We also encourage anyone to schedule an appointment by sending an email to [email protected]
You may direct any questions/comments/concerns to [email protected]
Please send a completed application packet to [email protected] by Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM.
A completed application includes:
1) Application Cover Sheet
2) Resume
3) Writing Sample
The Application Cover Sheet is attached below.
Please send an updated resume.
The Writing Sample can be anything from your law school career! Please do not spend additional time creating a new writing sample.
After you apply, you will receive the tryout packet that will include (1) a truncated problem, (2) which side you will represent, and (3) specific tryout instructions.
**Important: The tryout packet will initially be released via email on Sunday, April 5th at 9:00 PM to those who have applied. We encourage everyone to apply before that date so that you can have more time with the problem. If you apply after that date, the team will send the tryout packet individually to you when you apply. The application window closes on Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 PM.
The tryout will consist of a five-minute argument, during which you may be asked questions from current team members acting as arbitrators. Afterward, the team will ask general questions, including interest, time commitments, etc.
Office Hours: Please feel free to us for virtual office hours! We are open to answer any questions!
Zoom ID: 469-189-894
Wednesday, April 1: 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 2: 4-6 PM
Wednesday, April 8: 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 9: 4-6 PM
We also encourage anyone to schedule an appointment by sending an email to [email protected]
You may direct any questions/comments/concerns to [email protected]
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Please contact us with any questions.
