January 15, 2021 : By Logan Smith - Office of Communications & Public Engagement
Junior Erin Cooper (right) practices with teammate Julia Robertson.
Liberty University junior Law and Policy student Erin Cooper wanted to reach Moot Court Nationals at least once before graduating.
Next week, she will have her shot.
“Going to Nationals means a lot,” she said. “It’s proof of the hard work that we put in and the strength that, even throughout COVID-19, we were still able to do this.”
During November, teams from Liberty’s Helms School of Government participated in four regional tournaments held virtually: the Liberty University Regional Tournament, the Regent University Regional Tournament, the Tommies Regional Tournament, and the Fitchburg Regional Tournament. Because of their placement in these regional events, five of Liberty’s eight teams will be among the 100 teams competing virtually for the Moot Court National Title on Jan. 22-24.