2013 Hugh B. Pearce Competition  2013 Competition Information  Quarter Final Trials Monday, March 11  Semi Final Trials Wednesday, March 13  Delaware Final Trial  Monday, March 18 6:00 p.m. Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom  Delaware/Harrisburg Final Trial - Delaware Campus Tuesday, April 2 6:00 p.m. Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom   Competition History The Competition is named in honor of Hugh Bryan Pearce born September 8, 1954. Mr. Pearce entered Widener University School of Law in August 1987 and was a member of the graduating class of 1990. Hugh pursued his legal studies in the day division carry-ing a full complement of credits each semester while maintaining his position as a helicopter pilot with the Delaware National Guard. On June 17, 1989, while on maneuvers with the National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer Two Pearce tragically met his death in a helicopter crash. In preserving Hugh's memory, the School of Law has established the Hugh B. Pearce Memorial Fund that sup-ports an annual trial advocacy competition. The focus of the competition is to enable students to develop intelligent and creative advocacy skills while remaining courteous and respectful to their colleagues and opponents. The competition operates concurrently on both campuses with the Final Round pairing the finalists from the Delaware campus against the finalists from the Harrisburg campus.  Contact Information: Jennifer Larson, Competition Chairperson Email: jnlarson@mail.widener.edu.