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Bar Society hosts internal mooting competition final at Liverpool Crown Court

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The 1st-year finalists shake hands with the guest judges.
First-year finalists Isaac Gleave, Eleni Kouvidi, Evie Skinner and Lily Moore, with guest judges

The University of Liverpool Bar Society successfully held the final of its internal mooting competition on 20 March 2025 at Liverpool Crown Court.

Organised by the Bar Society’s committee, which had been responsible for judging competitors throughout the competition, the event ran with support from the Liverpool Crown Court staff.

Four students stand together dressed in Barristers cloaks.

Second-year finalists Ara Lotfi, Maya Al-Sharkawi, Lauren Thompson and Scarlet Buckle

Taking place from October to March, the competition saw students from all years at the University of Liverpool Law School, as well as those from the University of Law (BPC), mooting their cases in the roles of Appellant and Respondent. The competition provides a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their advocacy skills—an essential quality chambers seek when recruiting pupils.

Two students stand together dressed in barristers cloaks.

Third-year/BPC finalists Tony Lyon and Jack Adams

A distinguished panel of guest judges presided over the final, featuring barristers from 7 Harrington Street Chambers (Jamie Baxter, Peter Causton, Andrew Cousins), Atlantic Chambers (Craig Fahey), Exchange Chambers (Nicola Daley) and Linenhall Chambers (Frances Willmott), as well as solicitor Daniel Fox (Brooks Macdonald), alongside HHJ Swinnerton and HHJ Brandon from Liverpool Crown Court.

All winners of the final were awarded prestigious mini-pupillage's at either 7 Harrington Street Chambers, Chavasse Court Chambers or Charterhouse Chambers.

Two students wearing barristers cloaks hold certificates in their hands.

Third-year/BPC winners Gerard Birch and Madeline Leech

Aimee Sladen, President of the Bar Society and LLB student at Liverpool Law School, said: "All our competitors had an amazing time, and we are excited to see where the future takes them. We are so proud of how far all of our competitors throughout the competition have come. With an unprecedented 155 competitors to begin with, this year has seen the society full of talented advocates. I would like to thank all those that attended the final to support our wonderful finalists."

Two students stand together dressed in barristers cloaks.

Bar Society Junior Mistress of Moots (Libby Baldwin, left) and President (Aimee-Leah Sladen, right)

The competition results were as follows:

First-year finalists:

  • Winners: Isaac Gleave (Advocate of the Day) and Eleni Kouvidi
  • Evie Skinner and Lily Moore

Second-year finalists: 

  • Winners: Ara Lotfi (Advocate of the Day) and Maya Al-Sharkawi
  • Lauren Thompson and Scarlet Buckle

Third-year/BPC finalists: 

  • Winners: Maddie Leech (Advocate of the Day) and Gerard Birch
  • Tony Lydon and Jack Adams

Applications to be on the Bar Society committee for the 2025-26 academic year will be open soon.