Competitions
SEMESTER 1, 2026
Intervarsity Competitions
The University of Technology Sydney Law Student Society (UTS LSS) hosted their annual intervarsity negotiations competition, on April 11 and 12, 2026.
The competition was held at the UTS campus, at Level 14 UTS Central, 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007.
Students took on the role of counsel and applied practical skills to negotiate the best outcomes for their clients.
The UNSW Law Society is hosting its annual Private Law Moot competition at the Kensington Campus from Friday May 22 to Tuesday May 26 2026. This competition focuses on private law and commercial topics, giving participants the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding in these areas. Past problems have included equity and trusts, corporations law, and contract law.
Friday: Welcome to Campus
Weekend: Preliminary Rounds
Monday: Quarter & Semi Finals
Tuesday: Grand Final and Awards
Current UNLSA 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.
Reserve your free ticket here, and come watch the Grand Finals on Wednesday April 13, at the Newcastle Courts Complex on Hunter Street, Newcastle from 5:50pm.
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.
Reserve your free ticket here, and come watch the Grand Finals on Tuesday April 12, at the NuSpace campus from 5:30pm.
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