Baylor Law School's Summer Abroad in St Andrews, Scotland Resounding Success

Students observe Dean Brad Toben deliver an appellate argument, representing the petitioner in the Morse v. Frederick "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2007. Professor Brian Serr represented the respondent in the argument.

The students made such an impression that they made the local paper.

WACO, Texas -

Law students from Baylor Law and other law schools throughout the country returned from the impressive summer abroad program, Baylor Law's Academy of the Advocate at St Andrews.

The Academy of the Advocate is devoted to the art and science of trial and appellate advocacy and is hosted in the exquisite setting of St Andrews, Scotland. Held July 24 - August 7, this year's much lauded program boasted an impressive faculty, including five federal judges. Students were required to apply for acceptance into the program due to the demand exceeding the number of seats available (approximately 55, which allows for an approximate 4:1 student to faculty ratio).

Part of the St Andrew's experience is also learning and participating in the local culture. Following the Academy of the Advocate welcome dinner, students and instructors participated in a céilidh (pronounced kay-lee), a Gaelic social gathering that involves dancing and folk music.

Follow the Academy of the Advocate Facebook page for a glimpse into the program's daily activities or visit the Academy of the Advocate in St Andrews website to learn more.

Baylor Law School's Academy of the Advocate in St Andrews is approved by the American Bar Association Accreditation Committee for law school credit.

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