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The English-Speaking
Union is currently accepting entries for the 2007-08 ESU-Essex Court Chambers
National Mooting Competition. The competition is the largest and oldest of its
kind in the country, receiving entries from teams from England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland. Founded in 1972
as the Observer Moot, it has a tradition of attracting the very best legal
brains as its judges and producing the next generation of them from its
competitors.
The 2006-07
competition was won by Liverpool John Moores with Southampton Solent
University as runners-up.
The ESU is delighted
that Essex Court Chambers is sponsoring the competition for the eighth year
running. Essex Court Chambers is one of the country's ‘magic circle' commercial
barristers' chambers and its members' involvement with all areas of the
competition is a great asset. Chambers is also pleased that Legal Week will act as
this year's competition's media partners.
The competition
involves knock-out rounds spread across the academic year. Rounds are held
across the country, hosted by entrant universities, until the Semi-Finals and
Final in London
in June 2008. First rounds must be completed by mid-December 2007.
The winning team
receives the prestigious Silver Mace, £1,000 each and £1,000 for their
institution, while the runners-up receive the Scarman Shield, £750 each and
£500 for their institution. The remaining semi-finalists will each receive
£250. Prize money is generously provided by Essex Court Chambers.