The 2026 Judge Thomas Tang and Dr. Pearl Tang Moot Court Competition (TTMC) will occur through October and November of this year, with judging opportunities on Zoom, in person in New York City, and in person at the National Competition in Los Angeles at the NAPABA Convention.
TTMC is an appellate advocacy competition sponsored annually by the NAPABA Law Foundation. Its purpose is to help law students develop advocacy skills and to foster legal talents of the future.
Look out for these dates, and consider signing up to judge as many rounds as you can this year. Sign-up links will be released soon.
Friday, October 9, 2026 – Regional Competition IN PERSON in NEW YORK CITY
– At the U.S. Court of International Trade (all day competitions)
– Students from across the country will compete in person in NYC
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – Regional Competition via ZOOM
– Students from across the country will compete online
Friday, November 13, 2026 – National Competitions in person in Los Angeles
– Winners of regional competitions will compete all day in LA at the NAPABA Convention
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – National Semi-Finals and Finals in person in Los Angeles,
– Followed by an Awards Reception on Saturday evening November 14, 2026