Enrique Schaerer-Yale Law School Moot Court Finals

At Yale Law School's moot court finals on December 10, 2007, Enrique Schaerer argued on behalf of the petitioner in Medellín v. Texas. He did so before Judges Jerry Smith, Michael McConnell, and Reena Raggi. Enrique was assigned a difficult position -- one he disagreed with -- to argue for a "sweeping view" of presidential power. Not surprisingly, the judges on the panel peppered him with tough questions. They later awarded him and his teammate, Michael Krouse, the Potter Stewart Prize for best written brief and oral argument.

[@oakleywyatt1717]

Man, those judges were brutal. That was incredible.

[@dragonflarefrog1424]

It’s Yale

[@tredaviousbowser7931]

@@dragonflarefrog1424 fr the best law school.

[@blairntambi8143]

This is breath taking, law schools in Uganda appreciate Enrique's efforts.

[@joelinaivalu8156]

I'm an LLB student as well and I must say that moot competion such as this can be really petrifying and breathtaking at the same time but it allows students to be more practical and develop this life long skill. This snippet really is motivating and a big congrats for a job well done. Strong points of argument indeed :)

[@tls4022]

Im studying to become admitted to the bar, this young man has done exceptionally well responding to their questions. That is a skill in which all law students, let alone lawyers would only wish to have

[@1elkhills]

Thank you for posting.

[@andrewbecker9987]

Never say "we believe". It's "we submit"

[@Danymity1]

+Andrew Becker Never say "no your honor." The young man forgets his T-14 proper court etiquette when addressing the court. It's "I beg to differ" or "Please allow me to clarify." Who teaches these young counselors? I shall have a word with them at once!

[@slsm397]

+DullardGuy he won..

[@_JohnDoe]

+S LSM That does not mean he was perfect and cannot be improved.

[@exploretheunseen2.456]

Great

[@Dreaded88]

@Andrew BeckeR: Don't forget: _"beg the Court's indulgence'_

[@leonkabajani9216]

That is exactly what we go through in appeal matters with a full bench of judges. This is just a moot court scenario but kudos to the young man. Got some journey ahead of him.

[@nunosantos485]

That’s a very difficult position to defend😂 well done.

[@3technique]

I've never seen one of these things before, and maybe this is standard - but that was amazing. If I ever get in a bind, I want that kid as my lawyer!

[@nipundave9935]

Ruthless & revival of real court argumentation practice!

[@legalese]

Much respect.

[@juandesantiago2439]

Great job. By the way, this is an appellate court scenario. 7.62-Interrupt is what the judges do in a scenario like this.

[@armieg1047]

Enrique, that was awesome!

[@ayradeesucrih2942]

OMW......honestly i felt scared yet i wasn't the one getting questioned....hope i'll make it through my first moot competition *crossing fingers*

[@hockeyslade]

Ayradee sucrih did you make it?

[@Ra_zzz]

hey sir hows it going did u make it

[@elfinesser8838]

Man do I love this camera quality

[@ricardomoronestorres280]

This is amazing. Congrats!

[@ruibento7045]

He knew how to compose himself after being interrupted constantly

[@sevenpointsixtwo]

This guy did a awesome job, however it is very annoying when the "judges" keep interurrupting him while he is trying to answer their question.

[@biscuitknife4331]

(That is the point)

[@jacobthompson6265]

It’s called the Socratic method.

[@flanagamer]

That’s the point - try to get him flustered so he messes up or doesn’t answer correctly

[@chrisbentley71]

I think the student was better prepared than the judges

[@priscillamapinda6135]

wow he handled himself well

[@JacobSmithodc]

Good job, Enrique!

[@TheDsheffer]

Dude... Whoa.

[@mikasingh4782]

I would have total meltdown In front of those judges. Oh my god

[@stevena3333]

Watch "seventh Circuit worst oral argument" 😂 he literally runs away from the podium

[@Tank0923]

Cool. Where do you work? Thanks

[@zulkamal9711]

Dude.. the judges are scarier than the one they had in international part

[@chrismiller3526]

This is sooooo good!

[@mokomolson5847]

Enrique was too good. He was calm by way of presenting with reference backing well the facts and issue with reliance to ICJ rules, rules, procedures and UN laws. The judges came down strong and I should say brutal. Well to do lawyer in the making. Enrique is assisting the court well and these judges are not giving him the chance finish his line.

[@jaideepchahal491]

The judges are supposed to interrupt

[@dragonflarefrog1424]

Judges interrupt all the time. As a lawyer you must adapt. He did and that’s why he is good

[@dreamydarla]

Wow ! 🤩

[@saurabh7402]

judges were in no mood to have mercy on him

[@LouisvilleRecruitingReport]

are all law school finals like this ?

[@ultramarinexi6761]

yup

[@kevinlau5940]

Yeah I agree courts aren’t brutal?

[@Vatan_Parast30]

wow these judges are brutal they didn't even let him answer their questions, seriously that's not fair

[@shahzadpathanshahzadpathan4692]

good judgment dear well done

[@Jessica-yd3ld]

I’m having a mandatory first round in a week. I was panicking. Now I panic more 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@livingliefe4209]

How did you do?

[@osmopolito]

Do you did it good? lol

[@dragonflarefrog1424]

Answer the question Jessica

[@digestmymind]

Jessica it's 2024. How was it?

[@miguelgarcia7110]

I want to learn law I want to learn how to speak like this I want to have game like a lawyer how the hell do I get my foot in the door?

[@teahea12340]

What do you mean game? lol.

[@escueme]

Start reading.

[@ecstacy2921]

@@escueme the only way to success in law

[@katunongun1530]

Great . 🤟🏽

[@giovannifiorentini8295]

Those judges need to stop interrupting him and let him speak.

[@waizafran]

thats how moot works

[@yunnypascawatihunukh8285]

When Judge Jerry Smith started to talk, suddenly I get thirsty! He is slow killer. Haha

[@Dreaded88]

I'm very surprised at you both! Neither of you brought up *14th Amendment, Exec.' Order 9066, Hirabayashi-vs-U.S., Korematsu-vs-U.S.(even thought the U.S. lost, it still merit's mention), ex-parte Endo, Haig-vs-Agee, Passport Act of 1926, nor the Immigration, and Nationality Act of 1952!* Appeal is denied!

[@elinasarkisian9880]

You forgot parliament.

[@purplepineapple117]

Wow

[@adelacedillo-i3l]

Enrique Iglesias!!!!

[@hafidzizdihar3483]

3 v 1 Arguement Lesson 101

[@aliveli6045]

Harcadız çocuğu olum. Ne dikine gidiyorsunuz. Adam ne söylese sözünü kestiler.😂😁

[@amaziahofjudah9722]

Dude is tripping over his words in excitement. Over all great work Enrique but maybe work on your rhetoric to become the next Cicero.

[@ara13blackwater55]

👌

[@ibr1412]

محاكم الخواجات خرابيط، يجي المحكمة العامة ونشوف عنده سالفه ولالا 😑😑😑

[@hockeyslade]

I’d step up to the bench and whisper, the next one of yous sonsabitches cuts me off Your gonna need a ride to the dentist to get false teeth! Comprende?

[@jcjc1907]

LAGRAND

[@saviinicole2200]

Yale is such a Harvard knock off. Yale vs Harvard moot court is no comparison.

[@named161]

Yale is rated #1 in U.S.

[@named161]

I submit that Harvard has a great moot court though!

[@allwaysman4378]

WOW, its a bummer that you spent all that money on schooling to learn how to deceive a fellow Man. I pray that you learned the difference between Man and Citizen because all that long winded fast talk is just a waist of time when you have to go up against a Man in court. You will lose every time.

[@lawlivelaugh]

A waist. Jesus. Stay off the internet.

[@rickkcir2151]

“And may it please the court...” Judges: and I took that personally

[@MrTRIPent]

this is really great review material!

[@davidiampguy1354]

So nobody saw it important to make use of that fire extinguisher in the corner?

[@kevin1049]

Will that one judge just let him talk. I would have literally just stormed off hate when people do that to me.

[@gonzothompson8118]

and that’s why you aren’t at Yale law

[@dragonflarefrog1424]

@@gonzothompson8118 Exactly

[@sandeephansdak314]

....and!....

[@GeminiDocMedia]

Good job

[@mickyrope]

Bien!