We are seeking judges for our competition in February 2026, and I would like to invite your association's members to serve as judges for CLE Credit! 

 Dates: February 19 - 21, 2026
 Location: Elisabeth Haub School of Law, White Plains, NY

Available slots to judge:

• Preliminary Round 1 – Feb. 19 at 9:30 AM (check-in at 9:00 AM)

• Preliminary Round 2 – Feb. 19 at 2:00 PM (check-in at 1:30 PM)

• Preliminary Round 3 – Feb. 20 at 9:30 AM (check-in at 9:00 AM)

• Quarterfinal Round – Feb. 20 at 3:30 PM (check-in at 3:00 PM)

CLE Credits:

 2 skills credits per round (up to 6 credits total)
 Register for the NYS Ethics CLE Program exclusively for NELMCC judges on Feb. 20, 1:00–3:00 PM

No prior expertise or knowledge of environmental law is required!!

Register Here! 

NELMCC is a unique moot court competition focusing on environmental law, involving over 50 teams from across the country. Judges play a crucial role in evaluating oral arguments and providing valuable feedback. The competition involves appellate brief writing and oral advocacy on real-world environmental law issues. It’s a chance to interact with and guide law students passionate about this field. Judges are expected to be courteous, offer constructive critique, and adhere to professional standards.

Please let us know if you have any questions! Alternatively, or additionally, feel free to share this invite with any licensed attorney in the area who may be interested.

Thank you for your consideration and we hope to see your association represented on campus in February!

Sincerely, 

Clara Cusanelli

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University | Class of 2027

ccusanelli@law.pace.edu | +1 (203)-212-4014