Brec Cooke

Brec Cooke serves as an Instructor at the David A. Clarke School of Law, University of the District of Columbia, specializing in legal writing instruction and moot court program leadership. With a multidisciplinary academic background spanning law, theology, liberal arts, and education, Cooke actively shapes legal pedagogy through direct student mentorship and institutional initiatives.

Cooke's educational foundation includes:

• Juris Doctor, Cum Laude (UDC David A. Clarke School of Law)
• Master of Theology (Saint Leo University)
• Master of Arts in Liberal Studies: Literary Theory (Dartmouth College)
• Master of Education (Plymouth State University)
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: Chinese Studies (George Washington University)

Expertise centers on practical legal skill development, with emphasis on written advocacy and competitive moot court training. Cooke directs student moot court competition teams while operating the Law School Writing Hub—a dedicated resource for refining legal writing techniques across doctrinal courses. This dual focus bridges theoretical knowledge with courtroom-ready communication skills through structured workshops and personalized coaching.

Teaching responsibilities include Legal Writing Process 1 & 2, Moot Court, and Moot Court Competition courses. Cooke's mentorship model integrates writing-intensive sessions with competitive advocacy training, preparing students for high-stakes appellate arguments. The Law School Writing Hub functions as Cooke's primary operational base, providing ongoing support for student brief writing, research methodology, and oral argument preparation throughout the academic year.