Mooting competitions
Various moots are conducted each year. Participation is optional but encouraged as a means of developing valuable research and advocacy skills. These moots include the following:
Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition
Since its inception, students from the School of Law have participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, held annually in Hong Kong and Vienna. This competition allows Deakin students to meet students from around the world, work within the framework of international commercial law and different legal systems, and to enjoy the challenge of a world class mooting competition. With the export of legal services an important area of opportunity for Australian law firms, and with international commercial arbitration an important means of settling international disputes, the Vis Moot is a wonderful experience and a practical introduction to the globalised nature of legal work.
Read about the results of the 2011-2012 Vis Moot team
Find out how to join the 2011-2012 Vis Moot team
The Law Book Company and Mallesons mooting competitions
An internal mooting competition is conducted each year, sponsored by the Law Book Company and Mallesons.
Governor-General's moot
This competition is conducted each year between the four Victorian Law Schools.
Intervarsity moots
Intervarsity moots are conducted each year locally for Victorian Universities and on a national basis.
