The School of Criminal Justice at the University at Albany Ranked # 2 in the country!
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Moot Court Team Goes to Nationals... Again
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Just before jumping into another fast-paced
semester, CJ majors Megan Cowles and Garrett
Barmore jetted off to the icy plains of
Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the American
Collegiate Moot Court Association (AMCA)
national tournament. The Cowles-Barmore
team, along with teammates Heather McKay
and Laura Covey, were invited to compete
in nationals following impressive performances
at the eastern regional event in Fitchburg,
PA. Due to a previously scheduled commitment,
the McKay-Covey team was unable to attend
the national competition. |
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year’s moot court case focused on a couple
who homeschool their children. The father
also runs a gun repair business out of their
home. Oral arguments addressed the applicability
of the Gun Free School Zone Act of 1997
to homeschools, possible violation of the
Second Amendment to the United States Constitution,
and Congress’ authority under the Commerce
Clause to enact the law. |
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| Cowles
and Barmore argued through three rounds
on the first day of competition, but were
ultimately bested by their opponents. Distinguished
Teaching Professor James Acker, the team’s
faculty mentor and coach, reflected on this
year’s group of students. “These twelve
students invested a tremendous amount of
time and showed dramatic improvement as
a result. They demonstrated a great deal
of camaraderie and team spirit. They just
really clicked as a group.” |
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School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222 USA
Phone: (518) 442 - 5214 • Fax: (518) 442 - 5212 |
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Please send questions or comments to: scj@albany.edu
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