Prelaw program

Holy Cross Mediation Team Takes Home Top Prize Once Again in International Competition

The team attributes their history of success on the competition circuit to their liberal arts education

The Holy Cross mediation team took first prize at the major collegiate tournament of the fall 2020 semester, the Brenau Invitational Mediation Tournament—the latest in a years-long string of successful showings on the national and international mediation competition circuit. At …

Blog: Whaley ’24 Plans to Volunteer in Worcester and Study Abroad

The North Carolina native is interested in political science, history, and pre-law

Name: Owen Whaley ’24 Hometown: Cary, North Carolina Studies he’s considering: Political science, history, pre-law program Activities: Alexander Hamilton Society What he’s most looking forward to: Holy Cross is an incredible community, and I am grateful to be part of …

Holy Cross Awarded in Multiple Categories of International Academy of Dispute Resolution Vilnius Competition

Three Holy Cross students participated in the international competition—and took home top prizes in their categories

As one of only two undergraduate institutions invited to participate in this year’s International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) Vilnius competition, Holy Cross was an underdog with—as it turns out—a big bite. At its conclusion, the international law school competition …

Trial Teams Deliver Professional Competitive Advantage in All Fields

Moot Court, Mock Trial and Mediation teams provide students with opportunities to hone skills that deliver a professional edge in any major

On July 16, 2017, Charley Waters saw everything. Waters witnessed Kerry Bell-Leon — the victim — argue with a known drug dealer at around 10:30 p.m., before entering the Jaywood Building through the back door. Later, Waters witnessed a person …

Holy Cross Mock Trial Earns Bid to the Opening Round of the National Championship

Holy Cross’ mock trial program recently gave Crusaders ample reasons to rise to their feet. On Feb. 6-7, members of mock trial competed in the American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) Regional Tournament held in Central Islip, Long Island, where one …

Holy Cross Moot Court Earns Collegiate Moot Court Championship Title In Los Angeles

Just before the start of the spring semester, members of the College of the Holy Cross’ moot court team competed in the American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s (ACMA) 2015-16 National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles where they collectively earned four …

‘Holy Cross students see a more conciliatory side of the law, claim 3rd place in mediation competition’

A recent Mass Live article features the mediation team from the College of the Holy Cross, who placed 3rd in the 15th Annual International Mediation Tournament and earned a chance to be one of four undergraduate teams to compete against …

Blog: Schirripa ’14 Excited to Get First-Hand Look at Law Practice

NAME Bridget Schirripa ’14 HOMETOWN Lexington, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY History and political science double major in the prelaw program WHERE SHE’S INTERNING American Transit Insurance Company in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she will be a legal intern for the private …

Three Holy Cross Juniors to Compete in National Business Ethics Competition

In February, three student teams competed for the opportunity to represent the College of the Holy Cross at the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition from May 9-10 in San Diego, Calif. Originating in 1989, the competition is the nation’s oldest …