Volunteers needed for national mock trial competition in Detroit Nov. 6-8
Volunteers are needed for the 25th annual National Trial Advocacy Competition in Detroit. Hosted by the State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section, NTAC brings together the best law school mock trial teams from across the country together November 6-8, 2026, at the 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit.
There are multiple ways to volunteer. During registration, you will be able to select the times, day(s), and number of sessions for which you are available. Volunteers will also be asked if they prefer to serve as a presiding judge or scoring judge, which takes the place of a jury.
All volunteers also are invited to attend an awards reception on Saturday at the Detroit Athletic Club.
Midwest Securities Law Institute hosted at law school Oct. 2
Wayne State University will host the 2026 Midwest Securities Law Institute on Friday, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wayne Law’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.
The Midwest Securities Law Institute is a one-day seminar for practicing attorneys, corporate counsel, compliance officers, arbitrators, financial industry professionals, and law students.
Colleagues will gather to examine current issues in securities regulation, receive updates from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and hear from leading experts in securities law and securities litigation.
General admission includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and a happy hour reception. Cost is $150. The event is complimentary for law students and judges. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.” Anyone with questions may contact Sophia Young at syoung@taftlaw.com.
Section conducts ‘Annual Meeting & Seminar’ Sep. 23
The Administrative & Regulatory Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its “Annual Meeting & Seminar” on Wednesday, September 23, at the International Banquet & Conference Center, 400 Monroe Street in Detroit.
The event begins at 9 a.m. and the board member voting will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided for section members.
To register for the event, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adminlaw/home.
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