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    "page_content": "<p>Students who want to become trial lawyers and want additional practice opportunities may join the Moe Levine Trial Team.&nbsp; Named for the late Morris (Moe) Levine, a trial advocate who inspired the growth of trial advocacy education, the Team&rsquo;s primary purpose is to advance the art of trial advocacy by preparing for and competing in regional and national trial advocacy competitions.&nbsp; The Team also competes in the Hugh B. Pearce Competition against the team from the Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg.&nbsp; Team membership is open to all students.&nbsp; The role of Advocate is determined by the Member&rsquo;s competency in trial advocacy, knowledge of the Rules of Evidence, and ability to dedicate time and energy to the Team.&nbsp; As an Advocate, you will participate in training sessions and workshops as you prepare for competitions all under the tutelage of experienced attorney coaches.&nbsp; You will develop your trial skills in a fun, competitive environment and earn credentials valuable to employers.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Everyone who joins the team will be a Member.&nbsp; Those with the prerequisite courses and aptitude can try-out for the position of Advocate and participate in National Trial Competitions.&nbsp; Advocates earn one (1) course credit for participating in a regional or national competition.&nbsp; 1L and 2L evening division Members can compete in the Moe Levine 1L Closing Summation Competition held during the Spring semester.&nbsp; 2L students will have the opportunity to compete in-house in the Moe Levine 2L Mock Trial Competition.&nbsp; All Members will be called upon to assist in the Team&rsquo;s events throughout the academic year, including serving as witnesses in the national competitions.</p>\r\n<p>Preparation for trial competitions involves hard work, dedication, and discipline; only those students who demonstrate those skills will be selected as Advocates to compete on the Team.&nbsp; Students interested in becoming Advocates must have completed courses in Evidence and either Trial Methods or ITAP (Intensive Trial Advocacy Program).&nbsp; The art of being a trial lawyer is a lifelong endeavor.&nbsp; Why not start now and develop your unique skill set to advocate in a courtroom setting?</p>\r\n<p><strong>Contact Information</strong><br /><br />Professor John E. Savoth<br />Director, Moe Levine Trial Team<br />(302) 477-2285<br /><a href=\"mailto:jesavoth@widener.edu\">jesavoth@widener.edu</a></p>\r\n<p>Professor Judy Ritter<br />Director, Taishoff Advocacy, Technology &amp; Public Service Institute<br />(302) 477-2121<br /><a href=\"mailto:jlritter@widener.edu\">jlritter@widener.edu</a></p>",
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