Herbert J. Wechsler national Competition.

Wechsler Competition

The only national moot court in the United States to focus on topics in substantive criminal law.

2024 Competition

The 2024 Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition will be held March 15-16, 2024.

Friday March 15th:

  • 4p.m.-5:30p.m.- Prelim Round 1
  • 6:30p.m.-8p.m.- Prelim Round 2

Saturday March 16th:

  • 10a.m.-12p.m.- Quarter Finals
  • 1p.m.-3p.m.-Semi Finals
  • 4p.m.-6p.m. Finals

About the Competition: Named after the drafter of the Model Penal Code, the annual Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Moot Court Competition focuses on topics in substantive criminal law. Problems address the constitutionality and interpretation of federal and state criminal statutes as well as general issues in the doctrine of federal and state criminal law.

Buffalo Moot Court Board Leadership

President: Haley Case
Vice-President: Elizabeth Hughes
Treasurer: Matt Mitchell
Public Relations Director: Jenna Wojdan
Desmond Competition Co-Chairs: Alex Blanco and Katharyn (Katie ) Bodie
Weschler Competition Co-Chairs: TBD

Faculty Adviser: Lucinda Finley

Contact Us
For additional questions or comments regarding the competition, please contact:

Buffalo Moot Court Board
University at Buffalo School of Law
404 O'Brian Hall, Buffalo NY 14260
law-bmcb@buffalo.edu