The Jenckes Cup is named for the late Joseph S. Jenckes ('61), an alum and prominent Phoenix attorney. The competition is sponsored and judged by members of the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Jenckes was a Fellow in the ACTL.
2018 Jenckes Closing Argument Competition Winners
Arizona State University beat University of Arizona in the 2018 Jenckes Closing Arguments Competition! This marked the 2nd year in a row that the Sun Devils came out on top.
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2017 Jenckes Cup Winners
Arizona State University beat University of Arizona in the 2017 Jenckes Closing Arguments Competition! This marked the breaking of UofA's 7-year-winning-streak of the Jenckes Cup against ASU.
2016 Jenckes Cup Winners
Jenckes Cup Remains in Tucson as Arizona Law Wins 7th Straight Trial Competition
It was a big week for in-state rivalries at the University of Arizona.
University of Arizona Law beat Arizona State University.
2015 Jenckes Cup Winners
Arizona Law Students Beat ASU in Jenckes Trial Competition for Sixth Straight Year
The streak continues.
For the sixth straight year, University of Arizona Law students topped Arizona State University.
2014 Jenckes Cup Winners
A record 34 members of the American College of Trial Lawyers heard and judged the 2014 Jenckes Competition
A quick glance at this distinguished group reminds us that great trial lawyers remain resilient and committed to the development of future advocates like Heather and Sean.
2013 Jenckes Cup Winners
Arizona Law Prevails at the 44th Annual Jenckes Competition
Last Friday, hosted by our good friends at ASU, Arizona Law students Robson Hauser (3L) and Sean Kelly (2L) prevailed at the 44th annual Joseph Jenckes Closing Arguments Competition.