The Williams Institute hosts the premier national moot court competition dedicated exclusively to sexual orientation and gender identity law. The competition provides an opportunity for law student competitors to write an appellate brief on a current legal topic and argue the case before a panel of judges.
Register for the 2027 Moot Court competition
November 2, 2026 – Registration opens
November 23, 2026 – Registration closes
November 30, 2026 – Problem released
January 26, 2027 – Last day for questions/problem clarification
February 1, 2027 – Briefs due
February 27, 2027 – Preliminary, quarter-final, and semi-final rounds
April 16, 2027 – Final round of competition
For rules and information about the competition, please see the Williams Institute Annual Moot Court Competition Official Rules 2026-2027.
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $500.
The winning team will receive a prize of $500. Prizes of $200 will also be given for the best brief and the best oral advocate.
A block of rooms has been reserved for moot court participants at The Inn at UCLA. Room rates are $239-$259 per night (tax-exempt). To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly at (310) 825-2923 and request a room under the “UCLA Williams Institute Moot Court Competition” room block or reserve online. The reservation deadline is 3pm PT on January 20, 2027.
All hotel charges are the responsibility of guests and early reservations are strongly suggested. Several other hotels are available in the immediate area as well.
For additional information or questions regarding the competition please email the Moot Court Board at williamsmootcourt@law.ucla.edu