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"Best in the West" Voir Dire Competition

When
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location
Seattle University

"Best in the West" is a voir dire competition between the law schools in Washington and Oregon. This year's competition will be hosted at Seattle University.

We need the following volunteers:

ABOTA Coaches - we need 1 ABOTA member to team up with each Oregon law school to help coach the team. Time commitments will be determined by the ABOTA member and the law school faculty.
Judges - we need 4 judges to attend the competition and evaluate the teams using the provided rubrik.
General Staffing - we need 4-5 people to help the day of the event, including check-in, jury management, timer, and other jobs that help make the day run smoothly.

Please reach out to Nicole at nicole@or-abota.org if you are interested in helping. Travel to Seattle is required for the roles listed above.

American Board of Trial Advocates - Oregon Chapter is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.