2024 law day debate
UAB v. MILES COLLEGE
Join us for the 2024 undergrad debate in the courtroom of the Birmingham School of Law. This event is open to all. It will be an exciting opportunity to watch future law students showcase their skills and engage in an intellectual debate about our nation’s constitution as it relates to our democracy. The 2024 undergrad debate promises to be a thrilling and memorable experience for all participants.
Immediately following the debate will be our rooftop mixer. There will be a DJ, food and drinks!
MEET YOUR JUDGES
2023 law day debate
The theme of Law Day 2023 was Civics, Civility and Collaboration. In an effort to promote last year’s theme, BLSA hosted a debate between UAB and Miles College to showcase civil discourse on contested topics.
The debate last year was derived from the Shelby County v. Holder decision. It was a debate between the 10th Amendment v. the 15th Amendment.
Both schools prepared to argue both sides, however the morning of the debate, we did a coin toss to determine which school would be arguing for which amendment.
After the coin toss it was determined that Miles would argue for the. 10th amendment and UAB would argue for the 15th amendment.
Ultimately, while Miles College won in the area of presentation and delivery, UAB won on legal argument.
