Elisabeth Haub School of Law, White Plains, NY. This competition is easily accessible to NYC and major airports; a convenient 45 minute train ride to Grand Central Station on Metro North Railroad.
Oral arguments begin with two preliminary rounds on Thursday, followed by the third preliminary & quarterfinal rounds on Friday. Semifinal and final rounds will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Each argument features three adverse teams
Judges evaluating the oral rounds include regional attorneys with environmental aw expertise, alumni and Haub Law faculty.
At least two, and in most courtrooms three, judges will comprise a bench.
Competitors may not use electronic devices, including but not limited to iPads, cell phones, & smart watches in the courtroom.
Scoring in the preliminary rounds is based on a combination of brief scores and scores from the oral arguments
Scoring in the later rounds is based on oral performance.
October 1, 2026 (on or about) Problem & Rules distribution by email to registered teams
October 24, 2026 Deadline for questions relevant to the Problem
October 30, 2026 Teams must be constituted by this date (see NELMCC Rule III (B)). Teams must provide competitor information (name and email) in the new NELMCC portal.
November 20, 2026 Measuring and Non-Measuring briefs due. Upload documents to NELMCC by November 20, 2026 for posting on web in Fulfillment of Service on opposing teams. See Rules for details.
January 19, 2027 Sonesta Hotel reservation deadline
February 8, 2027 Confirm 1 coach attendee for competition, email, name and phone
February 18, 2027 Advance Check in at Hotel
February 17, 2027 Competition Check in at Elisabeth Haub School of Law
February 18, 2027 Preliminary Rounds I & II (Thursday)
February 19, 2027 Preliminary Rounds III & Quarterfinal Round (Friday)
February 20, 2027 Semifinal Round (Saturday morning)
February 20, 2027 Final Round — Saturday Afternoon, 1:30 p.m. Gerber Glass Moot
