ULM's growth as a program has been based on the generosity of private donors. ULM was able to obtain a courtroom bench from the Ouachita Parish Police Jury during the 2013-14 season The courtroom was moved to Strauss Hall Room 148, a spacious auditorium seating 100. It was christened with the 1st Annual ULM Mock Trial tournement, with a ULM Maroon Team win over Tulane University. Honoring ULM was E. Orum Young, an attorney practicing in Monroe, Louisiana who made a substantial donation that will continue for a five year period. The courtroom was named in his honor.