The National Mooting Competition provides law students from universities and colleges throughout the United Kingdom with the opportunity to gain experience in their future role as advocates. In taking part in a moot, students do not just show their knowledge and skill in handling legal materials, but also their ability to practise the art of forensic and persuasive argument in a concise and effective manner. Furthermore, mooting enables students to gain confidence as advocates in a courtroom setting.
The winning finalists, as well as having their names engraved on the Silver Mace, will be awarded a prize of
£1,000 each, whilst the educational establishment at which they study will also receive a donation of £1,000. The members of the running-up team will receive £750 each, and their institution will receive £500. Additionally the four semi-finalists will receive £250 each for reaching that stage of the competition. These prizes have been generously donated by Essex Court Chambers. All four finalists will be offered a mini pupillage at Essex Court Chambers. The winners of the ESU-Essex Court Chambers Mooting Competition will represent the UK in the Commonwealth Mooting Competition during the years in which the Commonwealth Moot takes place.
The first round is to be held on the 31st January. Subsequent rounds to be held at the end of each month.
