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Sharpen Your Edge in the Legal Arena

Our legal competitions are more than just academic exercises—they’re powerful platforms for developing the core skills that define successful barristers and solicitors. Eloquence, clarity, and the ability to think on your feet under pressure are not just encouraged—they're essential. Whether you're preparing for a career in law or simply want to boost your confidence and communication skills, our competitions are designed to elevate your employability and set you apart.

Step Into the Courtroom: Mooting at Leicester Law School

At Leicester Law School, mooting isn’t just an extracurricular—it’s a cornerstone of our student experience. Whether you're dreaming of a career at the Bar or simply want to sharpen your advocacy and public speaking skills, our mooting programme offers an unmatched opportunity to argue real legal issues in a simulated courtroom setting.

Each year, we host four prestigious mooting competitions right here at Leicester, giving students the chance to take on challenging legal problems and present their arguments before a judge. One student takes the lead as counsel, while another supports as junior—mirroring the dynamic of the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court.

But that’s just the beginning.

We’re proud to host the national Medical Law Mooting Competition and the Midlands Mooting League finals, attracting top talent from across the UK. Our students also compete nationally, consistently outperforming peers from other universities—including multiple wins in the , the most decorated record of any university.

Why Moot?

• Mooting equips you with the skills that set legal professionals apart:
• Legal analysis and identifying key issues Independent research and case preparation
• Drafting skeleton arguments and bundles
• Confident, concise advocacy

Even if you’re not pursuing a legal career, these skills are invaluable across industries—from business and policy to media and beyond.

We also offer expert-led workshops to help you refine your technique, and our competitions are proudly sponsored by leading barristers’ chambers and law firms, offering winners exclusive work experience opportunities.

Client Interviewing Competition

Getting information from a client is the first step of any lawyer-client relationship. Lawyers must gain a clear picture of the client's problem in order to give legal advice. This competition offers students the opportunity to practice this important skill which is essential for a career as a solicitor.

In most cases the client has little or no understanding of the legal implications of their situation. It’s the job of the lawyer, after establishing trust with the client, to define the framework of their legal position and advise them on how to address their problem. Getting the client's full cooperation is not an easy task, and requires strategy, team-working, caution and thinking on your feet.

The competition involves students (in teams of two) interviewing another student acting as a client, and is judged by members of academic staff. The winners of the (internal) competition represent the Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Regional, National and International Client Interviewing Competition.

The Negotiation Competition

The Negotiation Competition provides an opportunity to practise and improve negotiation skills. Most disputes involving lawyers do not end up in the courts. Instead they are settled by some form of compromise between the parties - a negotiated agreement. Lawyers are also often asked to advise on the way deals or transactions are set up. For example, what are the most favourable terms, what would be the best price, what penalties can be included for breach of contract? Getting the best deal for the client can often involve some skilful negotiation.

The competition involves students (in teams of two) going head-to-head to measure their negotiation skills. There is an internal competition where teams are selected to go forward to the Regional, National and International Competitions.