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Law & Justice

Competitions

Refine your professional skills through a variety of options such as mooting, mediation and negotiation.
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Our »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law & Justice competitions further develop an understanding of legal issues in practice and equip students with strong analytical, teamwork and communication skills. Students can be involved in competitions through the faculty for course credit in international competitions or through »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law Society for skill development and domestic competitions.

International competitions 

The International Competitions Program was the first of its kind in Australia. This proud history continues, as each year our best and brightest travel around Australia and the world – or participate globally online – to match wits with their international peers. It provides a select group of students with the opportunity to prepare and conduct a mock case before an international tribunal or mediate in an international setting.

Competitions include: 

  • Jessup International Law Moot Competition
  • Vis International Commercial Arbitration Competition
  • Pictet International Humanitarian Law Competition
  • International Criminal Court Moot
  • ELSA World Trade Organisation Moot Court Competition
  • ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition
  • Oxford International Intellectual Property Moot

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International Competitions are open to Bachelor of Laws (Double degree) and Juris Doctor students who have completed all, or the majority of, the core courses and have met the course prerequisites listed in the . The course is subject to a selection process and enrolment is by course authority.

When do the international competitions run? 

The majority of the work for competitions will be undertaken over Term 3, Summer and Term 1. Due to COVID-19, scheduling may be different to previous years. Please visit  or contact student services for more information. 

How to apply

There is an application period for all international competitions. Students must apply during the application period for their applications to be considered. To view information and dates for the application period, please visit  or contact student services.

Relevant courses

/ International Commercial Mediation Competition

/ International Law Competitive Moot

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law Society Competitions

The »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law Society organises mooting and negotiation, mediation, client interviewing, and witness examination (collectively "skills") competitions that are available to all students studying law, irrespective of the stage of their degree. By participating in these competitions, students can develop skills in legal research and writing, as well as communication and strategic thinking skills required in various legal and commercial careers. The »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law Society provides development support for all students through workshops and training resources, and also facilitates student participation in various domestic and international intervarsity competitions.  

Information about the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law Society competitions can be found by joining the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Law Society and following on their social media platforms.