National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition
Let’s Power Up
West Virginia is our nation’s powerhouse, and we’re producing attorneys ready to light up the field. In our Energy Moot Court Competition, teams of students from law schools nationwide go head-to-head to build their cases and make their marks.
Real World, Current Issues
Each year, our competition focuses on modern issues facing the energy industry, preparing students to tackle these problems in the real world. Past competitions have been based on energy and sustainability issues associated with oil spills, nuclear incidents, shale gas development, and common law nuisance claims associated with power plants.
Judged by the Best
The bench in the final round has previously included U.S. Court of Appeals judges, U.S. District Court judges, and a former state Supreme Court Justice. Earlier rounds are judged by experienced energy and environmental lawyers practicing in our region.
Destination: Morgantown
We host more than 25 teams annually from around the country, including Kentucky, Maryland, North Dakota, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Utah.
Participation Guaranteed
Our format guarantees that each team will participate in a minimum of four preliminary rounds before the field narrows.
Plugged In and Up-to-Date
Energy and sustainable development? Our bread and butter. We offer extensive courses and experiential learning opportunities in energy law, and our expert faculty actively participates in the competition.
- Registration Open: August 28, 2025
- Registration Closed: December 12, 2025
- Problem Release: December 29, 2025
- Brief Due: February 4, 2026
- Competition: March 5-7, 2026
Ready to compete? Let’s Go!
Registration is limited to three teams per school. If a school has more than one team, team fees may be paid separately or all together.
Fees
- 1 team per school = $575 per team.
- 2 teams per school = $550 per team.
- 3 teams per school = $525 per team. Third team will be placed on the waitlist.
Pay by Check
Calculate your fee, make your check payable to WVU, and send to:
Samantha Stefanov, WVU College of Law, P.O. BOX 6130, Morgantown, WV 26506-6130
Registration Acceptance and Deadline
To ensure a quality experience, registration is limited to the first 30 teams that apply. Acceptance is determined on a “first come, first served” basis. The deadline for registration is December 12, 2025.
Registration is not complete until the competition office has received both the registration form and fee. The competition problem and other materials will be distributed by email on December 29, 2025 to the team contacts of schools whose registration is complete. Late or incomplete registrants will receive the problem when the fee is paid in full.
We’re here to help.
We welcome all questions about the National Energy Moot Court Competition! If you don’t see an answer on this page, please reach out by emailing wvumoot@mail.wvu.edu. The only question we won’t answer is how to solve next year’s competition problem.
How many teams will be accepted to the WVU College of Law National Energy and Sustainability Moot court Competition?
Up to 30 teams can compete. Teams who apply after we’ve reached that number will be added to a waitlist.
Are teams of 3 permitted?
Yes. 3 competitors are allowed per team. Teams are also encouraged to bring a coach or advisor to the competition. Please see official rules for information regarding teams of 3.
Find out where you can rest and recharge.
Ready for competition? We’re looking forward to having you. Morgantown is our home among the hills, but for a little while, it can be yours too.
Accommodations
Blocks of hotel rooms for those participating in the 2026 WVU Law National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition are available at:
150 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505
Dates: March 3-8, 2026
- Call 304-225-9500 directly and use booking code “MOOT” or book online.
- The rate is $114 per night per room plus tax for 1 king bed or 2 queen beds.
- Block expires February 13, after which reservations placed will receive whatever the hotel’s regular rate is at that time.
- Competitors are responsible for making, paying for, and (if necessary) cancelling their own reservations. Please reach out to the hotel for information about payment and cancellation policies.
- All competitors must pay by credit card. All costs related to the stay and payment for any damages made to the property are the responsibility of the competitors.
If the block fills prior to February 13, please let us know and we’ll help you find alternative arrangements.
2026 Competition
When the competition starts heating up, this is where you will find the competition rules, problem, and briefs. In the off-season, we will showcase the winners.