Liverpool International Law Mooting Competition

The International Law and Human Rights Unit, part of Liverpool Law School, invites students from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores, Edge Hill University and Liverpool Hope University, to participate in the 2nd Annual Liverpool International Law Mooting Competition.

This is a unique opportunity for students to learn more about and gain experience in international law mooting in a friendly and supportive environment, especially if you plan to participate in external mooting competitions in the future. No prior mooting experience or knowledge of international law is required, and the competition is open to undergraduates in any year.

Friday 28th February - Introductory session

Seminar Room 5, University of Liverpool Management School

1.00pm-1.30pm

Introduction to the Liverpool International Law Mooting Competition

The organisers will provide an overview of the competition, including its rationale, rules and timeline

1.45-2.45pm

Workshop on the nature and sources of international law, and the judicial function of the International Court of Justice

3.00-4pm

Workshop on the Jessup International Law Mooting Competition, including tips and guidance on advocacy skills and mooting techniques (delivered by Liverpool Law School Jessup alumni)

At the end of the workshops, teams of two members per team will register for the competition. Upon registration, you will receive a copy of the facts of the case and find out if you will be representing the Applicant or the Respondent state in the case.

Participants will then spend the next week conducting independent research to build their cases and prepare oral arguments.

Wednesday 5th March - Drop-in session and film screening

Lecture Theatre 1 - South Campus Teaching Hub, University of Liverpool

2.00pm-3.00pm

Drop-in session hosted by the organisers where participants have the opportunity to ask questions and seek feedback on their arguments

3.00pm-5.00pm

The Law School will host a screening of the film, ‘All Rise’, which follows the journeys of seven passionate law students from India, Israel, Jamaica, Palestine, Russia, Singapore, and Uganda as they compete in the world championship of the Jessup Competition.

Friday 7th March 2025 - The competition

Final - Lecture Theatre C, Central Teaching Hub, University of Liverpool

12.00pm-1.00pm

The first preliminary round will be judged by international law experts from across the four universities and by legal practitioners. Teams will present oral arguments on behalf of your state for 20 minutes (10 minutes per person) and then will present rebuttals and surrebuttals.

1.00pm-2.00pm

Lunch Break

2.00pm-3.00pm

The second preliminary round will be judged by international law experts from across the four universities and by legal practitioners.

3.30-4.00pm

The highest-scoring teams from the preliminary round are announced, followed by a coffee break while the teams prepare for the grand final.

5.00-6.00pm

The highest-scoring teams from the preliminary round will then compete in the inaugural Liverpool mooting competition grand final and the winning team will be crowned champions!

6.00-7.00pm

The final will be followed by a drinks reception and networking opportunities.

Contact

Please direct all questions to Dr Ben Murphy (hsbmurph@liverpool.ac.uk) or Dr Katie Johnston (Katie.Johnston@liverpool.ac.uk).