Mooting

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for law students who want to practice their courtroom skills.

All Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Juris Doctor (JD) students at Monash Law have the opportunity to take part in mooting competitions. A moot court competition simulates a court hearing, where student teams are presented with a legal problem that they argue before a ‘judge’ or panel of ‘judges’.

You can choose to participate in a range of mooting competitions which are held both locally and internationally.

This is a great opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge of the law and develop your legal skills for the real world.

In 2022, Monash University was ranked No. 4 in the world and No. 1 in Australia by nica.team. In 2023, Monash University was ranked No. 16 in the world and No. 1 in Australia.

Moot Court in action

Watch highlights from the official opening of the Monash University Moot Court by Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC and the Ceremonial Moot in tribute to the Hon Robert French AC, Distinguished Judge in Residence at the Faculty of Law.

Monash University Law Faculty and Law Students' Society run a number of moots:

• Castan Centre Human Rights Moot Competition
• The General Moot
• First Year Moot
• JD Moot
• JD Moot Skills Series
• IHL Moot (International Humanitarian Law)

For publications and manuals about mooting, please visit the Monash University Library.

Monash Law Moot Court This enhanced facility provides a great opportunity for our students to learn court skills and see courts in operation. We have already had two courts hear appeals in the Moot Court – the Victorian Court of Appeal and national court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court which are both firsts for an Australian Law School. Enter the Moot Court

Monash Law Mooting News

Monash Law Takes on The Hague: A Standout Run at the IBA ICC Moot Court Competition Monash Law students reached the Quarter-Finals of the 2026 ICC Moot Court Competition in The Hague, showcasing advocacy excellence and gaining global experience that strengthens career pathways in international law. 9 July, 2026

Monash Law Shines in Prestigious Moot Competition in Canberra Monash Law’s 2026 Jessup Moot team reached the quarter finals with its highest seeding in years, excelling across written and oral rounds and earning praise from judges for outstanding advocacy and professionalism 6 March, 2026

How to get away with mooting in the Supreme Court of Victoria Monash Law’s How to Get Away with Mooting team reached the VWL Warren Moot Grand Final, advocating in the Supreme Court of Victoria and gaining transformative experience, mentorship and confidence as emerging women advocates. 3 March, 2026

Monash makes the Grand Final of the Inaugural Administrative Review‬ Tribunal Moot Competition Four teams from Monash University recently competed in the inaugural‬ Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) Moot Competition, with one making it to the Grand Final. 31 October, 2025

Law students champion diversity at 2025 VLF Moot Grand Final The Victorian Law Firm Moot 2025, sponsored by Verge Legal, concluded with a spirited Grand Final at Owen Dixon Chambers East. 21 October, 2025

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