Stetson University College of Law is hosting the Sixth Annual National Pretrial Competition October 11–13, 2013.  In order to successfully run this competition, we need the help of the Stetson community, and by assisting with this competition, you earn non-legal pro bono hours.  (If you are a current member of one of the Advocacy Boards, you should speak with your faculty advisor to confirm whether you are entitled to receive non-legal pro bono hours.)

If you want to help, please come to the Advocacy Center and sign-up on the sign-up sheets.  The sheets are posted on a bulletin board near the back door, off of the courtyard.

What kind of help do we need?

Team Ambassador

• This is a great opportunity to watch teams in an actual competition! 
• Will act as a guide to the visiting law schools guiding your assigned teams to the courtroom, and returning your assigned teams to the Great Hall.  You will watch the competition round, and be expected to act as a runner if one of the bailiffs needs assistance.
• May be asked for information on the Tampa Bay area; such as things to do and places to eat, etc.
• Upon completion of the round and return of the team to the Great Hall you will return to the courtroom to remove empty cups, etc., so that the courtroom is ready for the next round.  After this you are free to leave.
• Available Team Ambassador times
  • Friday, October 11
    • 8 people needed for each session:  8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; and 1:15 to 5:45 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 12
    • 8 people needed from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
    • 2 people needed from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Your actual end time may be earlier.  It all depends on how long the round runs and how long it takes you to pick-up the room following the round.

Judge Greeter

• Direct judges to the Mann Lounge;
• Check-in the judges as they arrive and make sure they sign-in for CLE credit;
• Show judges to the restrooms;
• Assist with cleaning up the Mann Lounge after judges depart for competition round; and
• Other responsibilities as directed.
• This could be a good opportunity to network with local attorneys.
• Available Judge Greeter Times
• Friday, October 11
  • 3 people needed for each session:  7:45–9:15 a.m.;  and 1:00–2:15 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12
• • 3 people needed from 7:45–9:15 a.m.
  • 2 people needed from 1:45–2:45 p.m.

General Assistant

• Description of General Assistant duties
  • May be asked to put team folders and gift bags together;
  • Will help with set-up and clean-up; and
  • Run errands and complete other duties as assigned.
  • The shifts are broken into two-hour segments (for the most part).
• Available General Assistant times
  • Thursday, October 10
    • 2 people needed from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, October 11
    • 6 people needed from:  7:00–9:00 a.m.
    • 1 person needed for each of the following times:
      • 9:00–11:00 a.m.
      • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
      • 1:00–3:00 p.m.
      • 5:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 12
    • 1 person needed for each of the following times:
      • 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
      • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
      • 12:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
      • 5:30-9:00 p.m. (will attend awards banquet)
  • Sunday, October 13
    • 1 person needed for following time:  10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.