Congratulations to the La Trobe Law School’s mooting team – Hassan Asad, Mohamad Dannaoui, Liam Crough and Jade Sheppard – who finished in the top 16 teams at the 2024 Nuremberg Moot Court competition in Germany.
The Nuremberg Moot Court is an international competition, where university teams from all over the world are invited to argue a fictitious case before the "International Criminal Court" during the competition.
Professor Lorne Neudorf, Dean of the La Trobe Law School, congratulated everyone involved.
"The outstanding performance of our 2024 Nuremberg Moot team, finishing in the top 16 out of 40 teams from around the world, is a testament to the strength of La Trobe Law School's advocacy training.”
“This achievement highlights the dedication of our students, as well as the invaluable ongoing support from our law alumni network in guiding our mooting program.”
Lecturer and team coach, Kirtan Swamy, said reaching the finals was a remarkable achievement for the team.
“They have worked diligently over the past few months to refine their legal arguments and hone their oral advocacy skills. Securing a place in the finals is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication,” he said.
Jade Sheppard, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Global Studies student, said participating in the competition was a “phenomenal experience”.
“The competition combined our passion for mooting with our interest in advocating for the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders who commit the most serious crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court,” she said.
“Putting ourselves in the position of both the prosecution and defence has taught us a lot about the importance of upholding the rights of both the accused and the prosecution in the administration of justice. The International Criminal Court’s purpose in closing this accountability gap is essential for the administration of justice and upholding the rights of victims.”
