Two law students from the University of Chichester are through to the final eight of a national mooting competition – taking on the likes of Cambridge, UCL and King’s College London.
Joey Horrox and Kieran Harrison, second year LLB Law students, took part in the annual Property Moot Competition held by Landmark Chambers on 7 November, beating the University of Warwick and making it into the second round.
Competitors had the opportunity to develop their legal research, drafting and oral advocacy skills by presenting arguments on a property law moot problem before top barristers.
Joey and Kieran will now compete on 8 December, representing one of just eight universities who have made it this far in the competition.
Luke Browning, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Chichester, said: “Kieran and Joey’s performance against the University of Warwick was outstanding. They worked exceptionally hard in preparing for the moot and showed exactly the qualities judges look for in future advocates: careful analysis, persuasive argument, composure, and the ability to think on their feet.
“To defeat a prestigious institution such as Warwick in such a highly respected competition is a tremendous achievement and one of which they should be very proud. Their success has earned them a place in the next round, where they will compete against some of the top law students in the country, and we are excited to follow their progress.
“At the University of Chichester, we are committed not only to delivering an outstanding legal education but also to embedding practical skills and employability throughout our law curriculum. Competitions such as this provide students with invaluable opportunities to develop the advocacy, critical thinking, and professional skills that will support their future careers in the legal profession.”
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