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Life as a Head of Chambers
Lawrence Power, a practicing commercial barrister and Head of Whitestone Chambers, will be speaking about his journey to the Bar and what it is like as a Head of Chambers.
The event will be held on February 15th at CBG.1.06 from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwhc7FeZ4ONpjdVQdMkwSYH3g92CkYHkEErRYlueUlOtK-uQ/viewform
Ambassador's Moot
The Ambassadors Moot stands out for emulating the real-life practice of solicitors instructing barristers. This will be a unique and challenging experience that requires participants to work in teams of four, split into two ‘solicitors’ and ‘barristers’ each, who will prepare briefs, written submissions, bundles, and make the eventual oral submissions. This exciting competition will reflect the highest standard of mooting at LSE. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of £600.
This moot is rated expert. Please see our handbook for the implications of this.
The moot consists of only one round and will be held on 25th November from 1230-1500.
Signups close: Friday, 28th October
Clifford Chance Round 1
Welcome to our first ever Clifford Chance moot! This is a special opportunity for new(er) mooters to engage with a competitive moot. This moot has two rounds, a preliminary round and a final that will be judged by a lawyer from Clifford Chance. The winners of this moot will receive a tour and personal application advice from Clifford Chance themselves!
This is a beginner, two-round competitive moot that will focus on an area of contract law that will have been covered in the curriculum by this date.
Sign ups close when all the places have been filled, we expect this to happen quickly so sign up soon!
Please make sure to check out our mooting page for more information on mooting at LSE.
Life As A Deputy District Judge & Practicing Barrister
Join us on 16 November for a fireside chat with Deputy District Judge and Practicing Barrister, Karen Rea.
As a Deputy District Judge, Karen hears cases in general civil law (contact, tort, etc.). Karen is also a practicing barrister specialising in the healthcare and financial regulatory (fitness to practise) world.
Before entering the legal profession, Karen practiced as a nurse!
Come to LSE Bar & Chambers’ fireside chat to hear more about “Life As A Deputy District Judge & Practicing Barrister”!
PNC 2, Criminal Law
This is a beginner, non-competitive moot that will focus on an area of criminal law that will have been covered in the curriculum by this date.
Please make sure to check out our mooting page for more information on mooting at LSE.
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) Novice Moot Competition, Round 1
HSF is a leading international law firm with a multi-disciplinary global disputes team. The firm's elite litigation and arbitration practice — which includes an in-house advocacy unit staffed by a host of QCs — is one of the best dispute resolution departments in the world.
In collaboration with HSF, this large novice moot has three rounds: a Preliminary Round, Semifinal and a Final Round. The Final Round of the Moot will be judged by HSF solicitors. This will be followed by a presentation by HSF's graduate recruitment and a networking opportunity with HSF lawyers. The two winners of the Moot will be invited to an exclusive Open Day with HSF.
The event will be capped at 24 students. Please note that there are limited spaces so you are advised to sign up early. After we reach our cap, you will be put on the waiting list.
First round: 28 October, 6pm - 8pm
Second Round: 18 November, 6pm
Final Round: 1st December, 2pm
The deadline to sign up for Round 1 is Friday, 21 October, 2 p.m. The form might close earlier than 19th October if we reach our targeted number.
PNC 1, Contract Law
This is a beginner, non-competitive moot that will focus on an area of contract law that will have been covered in the curriculum by this date.
Criminal Barristers Panel
Come join us for a Q&A and discussion with criminal barristers Carolina Bracken, Leila Gaafar, and Laura Paisley.
Intro to Mooting Workshop
Presented by Fee Robinson and Dr Luke McDonagh come along to an introductory session that will teach you the basics of mooting and introduce you to mooting at LSE!
Sign ups are now closed.
Jessup Applications
This is a faculty-run moot. The department, not the society, will pick the entrants.
Deadline is 07/10/22 at midnight.
Dear all,
Bar & Chambers will once again be working with the LSE Law Department this year to select a team that will represent LSE in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Jessup is one of the largest mooting competitions globally, and extremely prestigious, with participants from 700 law schools in 100 countries and jurisdictions. The Competition is a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. One team is allowed to participate from every eligible school. Teams prepare oral and written pleadings, appearing before panels of top academics and judges. The best team from each region will be invited to take part in the International Round, competing with schools from all over the world.
Applicants should bear in mind that this is an advanced moot so we will only be accepting applications from experienced mooters (LLB and LLM). The Department will review the initial submissions, shortlisting candidates who may be asked to present draft written and oral arguments. If you are interested in taking part in the competition, please fill out the form below. Thank you for your time and best of luck to all!
Best wishes,
Fee Robinson
JMO Recruitment
The position of Junior Mooting Officer is one of the most prestigious first year positions. As a junior mooting officer you will join the Bar and Chambers subcommittee and assist in creating and running both internal and external moots, as well as helping out with careers events. You will also receive guidance from members of the current committee. Becoming a JMO does not exclude you from taking part in moots.
Three out of four of our current executive committee were JMOs last year.
This is a great opportunity for students interested in mooting, becoming a barrister, and/or running for a committee position next year. If you have any questions feel free to contact Fee Robinson (President) either via email (f.robinson@lse.ac.uk) or via the Whatsapp group.
We look forward to receiving your applications. All applicants will be contacted by the end of Friday 6th October and shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on Monday 10th October.
Deadline is 9am 06/10/22