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It took two flights to get them to Carbondale, Illinois, to the law school where the competition was held. It was the first week in November, and already temperatures were below freezing at night. Sarah had underestimated the weather and brought only a light jacket in addition to the suit she would wear for the actual oral argument.
It was the same suit she’d saved up to buy for the competition the previous year. Even though that particular day had ended so badly with her partner practically having to be carried from the room, Sarah still had faith in the outfit to help her win this time. Besides, she hadn’t gotten her wear out of it yet, and for what she spent, she’d better.
She wore jeans, a cotton sweater, and her jacket on the plane, but as soon as she stepped into the Carbondale
