Congratulations to second year law students George Stead and Callum Kirk who defeated the University of Bristol in first round of OUP and BBP National Mooting Competition.
The moot problem concerned a cricket match and injury to a batsman from a bouncer. Legal action was taken by the injured batsman against the umpire, claiming that he owed him a duty of care.
Mooting competitions offer law students the opportunity to practise their oral and written skills. Students argue both sides of a fictitious legal case in a courtroom setting, before of a panel of real judges.
George said 'We both enjoyed the independent research we undertook to find the correct law in support of our arguments, it is satisfying after hours of research to find a judgement or obiter dicta in a case which fully supports your submissions.'
'We have both learnt how to interact with legal professionals upon being questioned on the law and in addition to use our initiative to answer difficult judicial interventions under pressure.'
Callam added: 'The experience developed our public speaking skills and use of persuasion, this is not only beneficial for ourselves who wish to pursue careers at the bar but for anyone intending to enter a client based profession. The experience as a whole is hard work, yet the ultimate reward is well worth the input.'
Callam and George now progress onto round two where they will face students from Liverpool John Moores University. We wish them the best of luck.
The OUP and BPP National Mooting Competition is one of the largest in the country drawing over 60 teams each year. After four rounds of knock out competition four teams compete in the final.
