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Innovative AMC3 Sends Undergrads Into Courtroom The Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge (AMC3), a groundbreaking program that will let Tennessee undergraduates argue appellate cases with their peers, debuts in 2008. For the inaugural year, a limited number of Tennessee colleges will be chosen to send legal teams of undergraduates to argue as petitioner and respondent about a legal problem to be developed by the Tennessee Bar Association. The TBA will also attempt to arrange for a local lawyer to coach each legal team. AMC3 arguments will occur in Nashville concurrently with the 39th General Assembly of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL), Nov. 13-16, 2008.				Special Advisers Justice William Koch Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Koch was appointed to the Court in 2007 by Gov. Phil Bredesen. He was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 1983 by Gov. Lamar Alexander, for whom he had previously served as Legal Counsel. Judge Frank Clement Jr. Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Clement was appointed to the Court of Appeals by Gov. Phil Bredesen. He previously served as a state trial judge in Davidson County (Nashville). Judge Clement was the sixth Governor of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature.

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Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation

The Appellate Moot Court Collegiate Challenge is a project of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational corporation chartered by the State of Tennessee.

The TISL Foundation's flagship is the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, an annual General Assembly founded in 1966.

Tennessee Bar Association

TBAlogo Founded in 1881, the Tennessee Bar Association is dedicated to enhancing fellowship among members of the state's legal community, assisting in professional development and building a positive image for the profession through public relations activities.

Tennessee Political Science Association

The Tennessee Political Science Association is an affiliation of professors from Tennessee public and private colleges that is dedicated to advancing the study of political science and political history by sharing knowledge and research.

A preliminary and an intermediate round will select two finalists who will compete for the championship.

The Jury of Review will be comprised of lawyers and professors.

During the preliminary round, each legal team will also serve on the bench while another team presents its arguments, giving each participant experience on the bench as well as experience as an advocate.

On the afternoon of the third day, while the Supreme Court is considering its decision and writing opinions, legal teams will participate in special programs to enhance their knowledge of the legal system.

On the morning of the fourth day (Sunday), the Supreme Court will deliver its decision, and the Jury of Review will present awards to the best teams, lawyers and justices.