Competitions
SEMESTER 1, 2026
Intervarsity Competitions
Expressions of Interest
The University of Technology Sydney Law Student Society (UTS LSS) is hosting their annual intervarsity negotiations competition, on April 11 and 12, 2026. The competition is open to both individuals and teams of two.
The competition is to be held at the UTS campus, at Level 14 UTS Central, 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007. Registration costs are covered by the UNLSA, but competitors must cover their own transportation and accommodation costs. In cases of hardship, equitable considerations may be considered.
Students will take on the role of counsel and apply practical skills to negotiate the best outcomes for their clients.
Apply here before 5pm on March 13, 2026.
Please contact intervarsity@newcastle.edu.au if you have any questions or concerns.
Are you a passionate about advocacy and interested in private and commercial law?
Expressions of Interest for the 2026 UNSW Private Law Moot are now open.
This intervarsity competition will be held at the University of New South Wales Kensington Campus from Friday May 22 to Tuesday May 26 2026:
Friday: Welcome to Campus
Weekend: Preliminary Rounds
Monday: Quarter & Semi Finals
Tuesday: Grand Final and Awards
The competition is open for teams ranging from 2-4 members, one team member of whom must be female. Apply here before 5pm on March 15. Please contact intervarsity@unlsa.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Current Competitions
Senior Mooting
Senior Mooting is one of the most established and well-respected competitions in law school. This competition gives students the opportunity to develop advanced legal analysis, structured argumentation, and oral advocacy skills.
Competitors prepare an appeal from a lower court decision and present their submissions before a judge, responding to questions and challenges in real time. This competition sharpens your ability to think on your feet, and engage directly with opposing arguments.
Witness Examination
Witness Examination (Wit-X) is a solo practical advocacy competition designed to develop courtroom-focused skills in a trial-style setting. The competition allows students to practise both examination-in-chief and cross-examination while building a coherent case theory and strategy.
Competitors learn how to question witnesses effectively, control the narrative of a case, and obtain the evidence they need while adhering to the rules. Wit-X sharpens persuasive technique, strategic thinking, and confidence in oral advocacy, making it an excellent foundation for students interested in litigation and trial practice.
Prefer to Volunteer?
Volunteering as a timekeeper or witness offers the opportunity to observe how competitions operate and hear judges’ feedback firsthand, without the pressure of competing. Register your interest here.
Competition Handbooks
The Competition Handbooks outline the participant eligibility, rules, conduct expectations, competition structure, judging criteria, penalties, and appeals processes. For enquiries relating to these matters, please email advocacy@unlsa.com.
2026 Witness Examination Handbook
2026 Senior Mooting Handbook