The Law School’s Frank. S. Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute is proud to sponsor the annual: Peter James Johnson '49 National Civil Rights Trial Competition The only national civil rights trial competition in the country, the four-day Peter James Johnson Competition offers law students from up to 16 law schools throughout the country an opportunity to try a civil rights case in an actual courtroom setting before prominent jurists and trial attorneys. The Competition was renamed the Peter James Johnson ’49 National Civil Rights Trial Competition in 2008 in honor of Peter James Johnson ’49, a St. John’s graduate who dedicated his legal career to excellence in the practice of law.Day One Thursday, October 20, 2011Introductory Brunch | 10:30 a.m.Nassau County Bar AssociationFirst Preliminary Round | 1 p.m. Nassau County Supreme Court Mineola, New YorkDay Two Friday, October 21, 2011Second Preliminary Round | 1 p.m. Nassau County Supreme Court Mineola, New YorkGala Dinner | 7 p.m.Colbeh Restaurant The Andrew Hotel Great Neck, New YorkDay Three Saturday, October 22, 2011Quarter- Final Round |9 a.m.St. John's School of Law Belson Moot Court Room | 2nd Floor Semi-Final Round| 2 p.mSt. John’s School of Law Belson Moot Court Room | 2nd FloorDay Four Sunday, October 23, 2011Final Round | 10 a.m.St. John’s School of Law Belson Moot Court Room | 2nd Floor
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