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A moot is a mock court proceeding in which two pairs of advocates argue a fictitious legal case in front of a judge. Students aim to make the best presentation of their legal arguments. Each advocate has a set time to present their argument, rebut those of his or her opponent, and answer questions asked by the judge. Points are awarded for advocacy skills, quality of argument and legal research – even if the law is against you.
Mooting develops a range of professional skills including; analysis, interpretation, argument and public speaking. Mooting is also a great way of meeting new people, developing teamwork skills and, if you are successful in the international competitions, exploring the globe.
There is an active mooting community at King’s with students from The Dickson Poon School of Law regularly taking part in national and international competitions.
The School also supports our many Student Society led moot competitions meaning that students have numerous opportunities to practice their oral advocacy.
Mooting is overseen by the School’s Director of Mooting and supported by the Student Experience Manager. Current students can find out more about current moots and how to get involved on our intranet / KEATS Professional Law pages.
The Dickson Poon School of Law is very proud to offer students from across the world the opportunity to participate in the Herbert Smith Freehills Competition Law Moot. The competition is generously sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills, one of the world’s leading law firms.
Teams are invited to submit memoranda which will be marked by competition law academics and practitioners. The 12 teams with the highest marked memoranda will be invited to an Oral Round at Somerset House East Wing, the home of The Dickson Poon School of Law. The competition provides an excellent opportunity for students to practise and improve advocacy skills in front of a judging panel drawn from international competition law specialists.
Please click here to view and download the 2020 Problem Question.
Please click here to view and download the 2020 Problem Question with Clarifications.
Please click here to view and download 2020 Rules.
If you have any questions about the Herbert Smith Freehills Competition Law Moot please contact the organisers here, or follow the competition on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for updates.
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