 However, MSLAW administers its own examination (MSLAT) similar to the LSAT, requires letters of recommendations, and interviews every applicant for admission.MSLAW's advocacy program has won regional and national awards, including AAJ New England Trial Advocacy Champions, Thurgood Marshall Northeast Region Trial Advocacy Champions, National Criminal Defense Trial Advocacy semi-finalist, and Thurgood Marshall Northeast Region Trial Advocacy 1st Runner Up.MSLAW student advocates have won the Best Oral Advocate Award of the competition they competed in, including Nicole Dion in 2007 and 2008, Allen Woodward in 2009, Paul Stewart in 2010, and Allison Britton in 2014.