KU SCHOOL OF LAW — For the second consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Students Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition. Second-year law students Emily Depew, of Neodesha, and Douglas Bartel, of Olathe, defeated a team from Boston University School of Law in the final round of the virtual competition Feb. 27. Depew and Bartel also won the third-place award for best overall advocates. Forty-seven teams from law schools around the country competed. “This year’s problem was exceptionally challenging because it required us to be compassionate advocates in light of unsettling factual circumstances. I am grateful for the coaches, faculty and alumni who pushed us in practice rounds to be strong and respectful advocates, regardless of if we were representing the Indian Nation or the government,” Depew said. Depew was also on KU Law’s NNALSA national championship team in 2021, taking the top prize with teammate Zachary Kelsay, L’21. KU Law won the national title in 2016 and 2019. Teams brought home second-place finishes in 2015 and 2017, and a third-place finish in 2020.