Liverpool John Moores declared mooting champions
Liverpool John Moores University were declared ESU-Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition champions at the Grand Final of the 2006-07 competition on Thursday 28 June, after competing in five mooting rounds held over the course of the academic year. A record number of institutions participated in this year's contest, with 64 teams competing for the coveted silver National Mooting Competition Mace.
The semi-finals of the competition took place at Dartmouth House, with teams from Leeds Metropolitan, Southampton and Southampton Solent universities competing alongside Liverpool John Moores to win a place in the Grand Final. Southampton Solent joined Liverpool John Moores in the President's Court at the Royal Courts of Justice for the final on Thursday evening.
The judging panel, comprising Sir Anthony Colman, Roderick Cordara QC and Professor Dan Sarooshi, heard impressive submissions from both appellants and respondents before eventually declared Liverpool John Moores University champions.
Winners Satya Chotalia and Sara Anzani were presented with the National Mooting Competition Mace, with the runners-up receiving the Scarman shield. The four finalists also received cheques and will each be offered a mini-pupilage at Essex Court Chambers, with the remaining semi-finalists receiving £250 each in prize money.
This year the winners will also be given the opportunity to represent the UK at the Commonwealth Mooting Competition in Nairobi, Kenya in September.
Winner Sara Anzani said, "This competition has been an amazing experience. Mooting has helped me in the development of my skills and has impacted positively on my studies. I look forward to visiting Nairobi!"
The ESU would like to thank Essex Court Chambers for its generous sponsorship and support, and to Legal Week for their media partnership.
