Debate Tournament
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Debate Tournament
Debate Tournament Blackstone Legal Fellowship Areté Academy-Latin America 2016 Mar Adentro de México A.C. Mar Adentro de México A.C. is a non-profit organization founded in Guadalajara, Mexico, driven by the passion of educating and fostering a culture of profound thought and social responsibility among the youth. The organization seeks to empower young individuals through its own pedagogical model of debate to foster the development of academic skills such as research, argumentative structures and critical thinking in order to encourage conscious and committed young citizens to take action and bring great changes in their communities. For over 14 years, Mar Adentro has: Carried out more than 2,600 debates Reached more than 120,000 young individuals Had presence in 32 municipalities in Jalisco and in eight states of the country Contributed to 200,000 extra hours of study Collaborated with 70 high schools and more than 20 universities Blackstone Legal Fellowship The Blackstone Legal Fellowship prepares law students for careers marked by integrity, excellence, and leadership. The Fellowship begins with a nine-week summer (June-August) leadership training program, which includes three weeks of seminars on topics including legal philosophy, constitutional law, history, and emerging cultural issues, as well as a six-week legal internship. During this time, participants are not only equipped with a foundation of knowledge that will serve them throughout their careers, they also develop a professional network and form enduring friendships. Fellows receive ongoing training, resources, and support through an international community. The program is divided into three phases: Phase I Interns gather for two weeks of lectures and interactive discussions designed to confront conventional wisdom in legal education and present a principled, analytical framework for understanding legal philosophy, constitutional interpretation and jurisprudence, and the Western intellectual jurisprudential history. Phase II Interns complete a six-week legal internship to advance their career objectives. Upon selection to the Fellowship, the Blackstone staff works with each Intern to help identify and secure the most fitting internship for that Intern, taking into account the Intern's specific professional interests, aptitudes, geographical preferences, and academic performance. In past years, Interns have obtained internships at a wide variety of organizations, including governmental entities, boutique law firms, NGOs and nonprofits, among others. Phase III At the end of the summer, Interns return for a final week of seminars and training focused on career development and cultural engagement. The curriculum includes practical career advice and enables Interns to develop a clearer vision of their professional calling. *ADF will underwrite the cost of travel for all three phases. During phase I and II, lodging and most meals are included. In most cases, accommodation for stage III is also included. Areté Academy – Latin America Areté Academy-Latin America is a one-week training program for students or young professionals considering a career in law, government, or public policy, designed to challenge Latin America’s future leaders to pursue intellectual, relational, and spiritual excellence. The unique combination of substantive legal training, leadership development, and spiritual formation equips students to fulfill their vocational callings and affect lasting change in society. Attendees will examine how powerful entities, such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States are addressing pressing legal and cultural issues, and will engage with distinguished faculty from across North and South America. They will live, learn, worship, and collaborate with likeminded, high-caliber peers. Together they will join the Areté Academy network: a thoughtful community that values and promotes both faith and professional excellence across the globe. *ADF will underwrite the cost of travel, lodging, educational materials, and most meals during the programme. Debate Tournament 2016 Mar Adentro de México and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) will hold a debate tournament in which they will select 5 candidates to be interviewed to either the Blackstone Legal Fellowship or the Areté Academy-Latin America program. Registration Requirements All participants must be Law students, preferably enrolled in the last semesters of their program. All participants must speak English. A recovery fee of $380.00 MXN per student is requested. The payment can be made via wire transfer or by a deposit to the following bank account: BANAMEX Mar Adentro de México, A.C. Account: 5534571 Suc 891 CLABE: 002320089155345717 All applicants must download and complete the Registration Form available at https://goo.gl/FMUCCB and send it along with their Curriculum Vitae, an official ID and a proof of payment to [email protected] Mar Adentro will confirm via e-mail all applications received and reviewed. The registration deadline is February 1, 2016. All selected students will be notified no later than February 4, 2016. Upon confirmation, all students must also register as an applicant the Blackstone Legal Fellowship at the following link: Blackstone Legal Fellowship https://blackstone.alliancedefendingfreedom.org/Login.aspx?ReturnU=Application%2fWel come.aspx Participation Guidelines The tournament will gather a maximum of 15 participants. All debates will be conducted individually and in English. On February 6, Mar Adentro will invite all students to a brief informative meeting in which the number and group of each participant will be determined through a raffle. The debate tournament will take place on February 17 and 18, 2016. The top five finalists will be interviewed by ADF authorities on February 19 in order to determine who will be part of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship or the Areté Academy Latin America program. The place and time for the interviews will be confirmed at the end of the tournament. Overview Date February 4 Activity Registration Deadline Notification to participants February 6 Informative Meeting and Group Assignment February 1 February 17 and 18 Debate Tournaments February 19 Interviews Tournament Structure The Tournament will consist of three stages, one per day. Each participant will debate twice on the first stage but only once on the second stage. The third stage will consist of personal interviews. All students will be divided into three groups of five. If the total number of participants is lower than fifteen, an adjustment will be made in order to distribute them into three groups. The best two scores of each group plus the best two of the General Score Board, that is to say eight participants, will go through the second stage. On the second day the eight semi-finalists will be divided into two groups of four. They will only debate once. The highest five scores of the General Score Board will go through the next stage and will be called for personal interviews with ADF officials. First Day Thesis No. 2 Hour 09:00 10:00 Group A 1A vs. 2A 3A vs. 4A Group B 1B vs. 2B 3B vs. 4B No. 3 11:00 5A vs. 1A 5B vs. 1B 3C vs. 4C 5C vs. 1C No. 4 12:00 2A vs. 3A 2B vs. 3B 2C vs. 3C No. 5 13:00 4A vs. 5A 4B vs. 5B 4C vs. 5C No. 1 Group C 1C vs. 2C Second Day Thesis No. 6 No. 7 Hour 09:00 10:00 Group A 1A vs. 2A 1C vs. 2C Group B 1B vs. 2B 1G vs. 2G Each student must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their participation. In each debate, the positions “In Favor” and “Against” will be drawn five minutes prior to the exercise, so each participant should be prepared to defend either position. Mar Adentro’s Debate Model consists of three stages: Introduction Each participant will have four minutes to present their arguments. At this stage, they cannot refute the counterpart. Continuous Replica Both parties share 14 minutes in which their participation will be alternated. Closure Each participant will have three minutes to present their findings. At this stage, they cannot refute the counterpart nor submit new arguments to the debate. Between each phase there will be a one-minute recess intended to provide time for both parties to prepare their position. Each debate exercise will last 30 minutes. Grading System The judges will grade the following criteria in a scale between zero and two: Reasoning To create effective, consistent and clear arguments. Foundations Capacity to sustain every argument with quality sources at the right time. Reply with analysis The ability to refute the counterpart’s arguments after analyzing what has been said. Summary The capacity to synthesize and persuade the audience in the last stage. Proposal To present a feasible, legitimate and necessary solution to the problem. Professionalism Personal appearance and respect towards the opponent. Use of time Proper presentation of the arguments in the allotted time. Speech Fluency and confidence in speaking, vocal variety and proper body language. The issues (theses) to be discussed are: 1. Religious freedom in Mexico is respected. 2. The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation correctly ruled that the “husband-wife definition” of marriage is unconstitutional. 3. Women’s reproductive rights—including access to abortion—should be considered Human Rights. 4. Mexico should implement population control policies in vulnerable communities. 5. The government should provide special legal protection for persons who declare a gender identity different from their biological sex. 6. Private schools should be required to provide sexual education. 7. Surrogacy should be regulated in Mexico. Testimonials Paulina Ornelas, Blackstone Fellow 2014: "Gracias a Blackstone he tenido la oportunidad de conocer a estudiantes de derecho de todo el mundo que comparten mis preocupaciones y entusiasmo por mejorar nuestra profesión y nuestro entorno social. Hemos presenciado conferencistas de la más alta calidad y de las universidades con mejor ranking en el mundo]… [Me siento honrada de ser beneficiada con uno de sus programas, gracias a Blackstone estoy realizando una pasantía de investigación en Buenos Aires, Argentina, en donde día a día trabajo con la ilusión de preservar los valores morales y esenciales que conducen a una sociedad en armonía. ADF nos recuerda que los hombres que buscan el bien desde su causa, no están solos en su lucha". Florina Aguilar, Blackstone Fellow 2014: "Para mí, el programa Blackstone Legal Fellowship ha sido mucho más que solo una pasantía. Ha sido una experiencia que le ha dado un giro a mi vida…] [Gracias a Blackstone contamos con una preparación para enfrentarnos a los retos actuales en cuestiones éticas y aunque es una tarea difícil no estamos solos porque somos parte de 15 generaciones que siguen luchando por demostrar de manera apasionada la verdad. Mar Adentro nos dio la oportunidad de ser parte de este gran reto y no me queda más que agradecerles el apoyo y la confianza que han depositado en nosotros. A pesar de que este mundo es redondo, la vida ofrece más ángulos de los que imaginamos". Denisse Gómez Zepeda, Blackstone Fellow 2014: “Blackstone Legal Fellowship es una experiencia que sin duda, rompe paradigmas y amplía tu visión como abogado. Es una oportunidad para fortalecer tus ideales y ¡qué mejor que hacerlo a un lado de personas con gran formación académica, jurídica y religiosa! Fue un verano inolvidable por el conocimiento adquirido, las experiencias vívidas y las relaciones que en poco tiempo, se convirtieron en amistades a largo plazo. Las personas con las que uno convive, depositan en ti las ganas de defender los ideales que persiguen la verdad; ya sea defendiendo la vida, la familia y la libertad religiosa, o fortaleciendo los principios que guían tu vida. Ser fellow representa una responsabilidad y te compromete a fortalecer tus ideales para así cambiar los de otros ya que, solo cambiando mentes cambiarás al mundo”. Rogelio Gutiérrez, Blackstone Fellow 2014: “Gracias a Mar Adentro y a su Torneo de Debate ADF he tenido la oportunidad de vivir grandes experiencias este verano: desde asistir a una excelente serie de conferencias sobre temas jurídicos en Estados Unidos, hasta realizar una pasantía de investigación en la Universidad Católica Argentina, en Buenos Aires. Cada etapa ha sido muy valiosa, permitiéndome aprender de excelentes abogados y compañeros estudiantes de Derecho de todo el mundo. Convivir con jóvenes que, acudiendo a un mismo punto desde cuatro continentes, con intereses, convicciones y fe como la mía, me ha dado nuevas fuerzas para seguir con mis estudios, con miras a llegar a ser un abogado íntegro. En las últimas semanas he podido comprobar que las habilidades que uno puede adquirir en ejercicios de debate que organiza Mar Adentro, realmente se convierten en herramientas de diálogo que abren puertas en el mundo académico y profesional. Regreso a Guadalajara con nuevos amigos, grandes recuerdos, experiencia que me ha hecho crecer tanto profesional como personalmente y muchas ganas de agradecerle a Mar Adentro y a ADF por esta oportunidad, que espero puedan vivir y compartir muchos estudiantes más.” Karen Márquez Coordinación Da Becas [email protected] t. (33) 38 17 86 09 m. 33 16 81 90 03