Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition

FSU’s Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic is proud to present the Elder Law Moot Court Competition! The event will draw teams from across the country to compete in Tallahassee, FL at the FSU College of Law on October 9-10, 2026.

Schedule

The 2026 competition will be held live, in Tallahassee, on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, with an awards dinner and ceremony to follow. The rounds will be held in the Advocacy Center, which was previously home to Florida’s First District Court of Appeal. The final round will even be live-streamed.

AARP Foundation

This year, we're thrilled to team up with the incredible AARP Foundation! AARP Foundation, a charitable affiliate of AARP, creates and advances effective solutions to reduce poverty for and with older adults. AARP Foundation advocates for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly vulnerable individuals and those living with low income. We are so excited to work with this wonderful organization to raise awareness about issues affecting older adults and career opportunities for future lawyers focused on social justice advocacy. Thanks to the AARP Foundation, prize money will be awarded to the top teams and participants in the competition.

Topic

Our topic this year will address consumer protection issues within nursing facilities.

Timeline of Events for the 2025 Competition

Preliminary Rounds of Competition: October 9 Final Rounds of Competition & Dinner: October 10

Contact

For questions, contact Rima Nathan at rnathan@law.fsu.edu.