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Competitions

The Competitions portfolio has created the Competitions guidebook, which contains valuable information, tips, and rules for the UNLSA competitions. Competitions are a great, pressure-free way to learn valuable tips and tricks about the practical side of the law before stepping out into the real world! 

 

The Competitions portfolio is comprised of the Vice President of Competitions, the Directors of Competitions (Advocacy), the Directors of Competitions (Skills), and the Director of Competitions (Intervarsity)

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Shania Fenton

Vice President of Competitions

is responsible for overseeing the operation of the UNLSA's internal competitions, and liaising with the Law School and other Universities for the planning and preparation of Intervarsity Competitions.

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Alexander Currie

Director of Competitions (Advocacy)  undertake the planning for the Senior Mooting and Witness Examination competition (semester 1) and Junior Mooting Competition (semester 2).  

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Isabella Clapham

Director of Competitions (Advocacy)  undertake the planning for the Senior Mooting and Witness Examination competition (semester 1) and Junior Mooting Competition (semester 2).  

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Charlotte Kuszelyk

The Director of Competitions (Intervarsity) is responsible for selecting and assisting teams to compete in numerous Intervarsity Competitions, as well as communicating with the Law School and other universities across the globe to get the best experience possible for Newcastle University students. 

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Katherine Taylor

The Director of Competitions (Skills)

This role involves facilitating and organising the Negotiation, Paper Presentation, and Client Interviewing competitions.

2022 Competitions Guidebook

The 2022 Competitions Guidebook is a resource aimed at supporting competitors by providing you with all you need to know about all the wonderful competitions UNLSA has to offer as well as advice from grand-finalists and judges.

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2022 Witness Examination Handbook

The UNLSA holds witness examination competitions to complement your legal
education, increase your engagement with the Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at a national level.

2023 Client Interviewing Handbook

Having the ability to establish a rapport with your client is an essential skill for lawyers, hence an imperative skill to learn as a student. Prospective employers appreciate the value of educational competitions in developing practical legal skills and are keen to employ well-rounded individuals.

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2023 Negotiation Handbook

The  UNLSA  holds negotiation competitions to complement your legal education, increase your engagement with Law School, and find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at an intervarsity level.

2022 Junior Mooting Handbook

The UNLSA holds Mooting competitions to complement your legal education, increase your engagement with the Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at a national level.

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2022 Senior Mooting Handbook

The UNLSA holds mooting competitions to complement your legal education, increase your engagement with the Law School, and to find the best students to represent the University of Newcastle at a national level.

2023 Paper Presentation Handbook

Paper Presentation allows students to research a legal topic of their choosing, undertake requisite research, write an essay and present their topic to a panel of judges. This competition is more suited to senior students with a passion for jurisprudence. Nevertheless, everyone is encouraged to enter.

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