Below is the schedule for oral arguments on Monday, March 29, and Wednesday, March 31.  Class sessions will begin promptly  at the appointed hour (assuming on Monday that our room is available at 3:30). Arguments will be structured as follows:

• Counsel for Defendant -- 6 minutes
• Counsel for Plaintiff -- 8 minutes
• Counsel for Defendant -- 2 minutes rebuttal
• Counsel will be shown cards when they have 2 minutes and 1 minute remaining

Each advocate should begin his or her argument approximately as follows: "Good afternoon your honors, may it please the court. My name is _______________ . I am representing [Plaintiffs/Defendants] in Friends of the Buffalo Niagara River vs. Buffalo Research Laboratory, Inc.." You should then note that the issue before the court is a motion to dismiss for lack of standing, and go on to make your argument as succinctly as possible. You should expect to be interrupted by questions, answer them as best you can, and return to your argument, weaving in your answer as you go. At the end of the argument, if you have been interrupted a great deal and feel that you have not been able to make your key points, you may request an extra minute. Your request may or may not be granted, depending on the whims of the judges. Remember, have fun and treat the argument as a learning experience, which is what it is intended to be.