A graduate of the political science bachelor's program at Indiana University, James (Jim) Holden earned his juris doctorate through the University's Maurer School of Law. Jim Holden now applies his knowledge of the law as counsel employed by the State of Indiana.

2.  A graduate of the political science bachelor's program at
Indiana University, James (Jim) Holden earned his juris
doctorate through the University's Maurer School of Law.
Jim Holden now applies his knowledge of the law as
counsel employed by the State of Indiana.
At Indiana University's Maurer School of Law, any second-year
and third-year student may compete in the annual
trial tournament, which the school holds during the early
part of the spring semester. Students compete in teams of
two in the initial round, after which the top four finishers
participate in single elimination. Third-year students who
perform well in the trial tournament, and who have
completed the appropriate prerequisite courses, may join
the school's trial competition team.

3.  This team participates in an American Association for
Justice competition, as well as a number of others based
on student interests.
Second-year students may enter the Sherman Minton
Moot Court Competition. Third-year students who did not
compete during their second year are also eligible; all
entrants author an appellate brief and engage in
arguments with opponents. The school also sponsors
teams for the National Environmental Law Moot Court
Competition and the Jessup International Moot Court
Competition. The Jessup competition stands out as the
most elite contest that a Maurer School student may
enter, as it is the largest and highest level moot court
competition for law students worldwide.