Competitions
The competition portfolio within FLSA is a place for students to showcase their advocacy skills, engage with real-world legal scenarios and develop critical skills essential for a future legal career. Engaging in these competitions is an excellent way to extend your theoretical knowledge beyond the classroom and elevate your legal education. Whether you're a seasoned moot court veteran or embarking on your first advocacy challenge, our competitions offer a unique blend of intellectual rigour and practical application. Explore this guide to discover everything you need to know about the competitions organised by FLSA and familiarise yourself with the format, rules, and instructions for each competition.
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Client Interview
The competition creates a hypothetical meeting between a lawyer and their client to discuss legal matters. During this meeting, the lawyer listens to the client's situation, gathers relevant information, and provides legal advice or guidance. Understanding the client's needs, discussing potential legal strategies, and establishing a clear path forward in addressing the legal issues at hand are crucial.
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Negotiation
The FLSA Negotiation Competition is an event where teams of two law students engage in simulated negotiations. The objective is for each team to represent a client, aiming to reach a mutually satisfactory compromise while avoiding litigation. This competition is a practical platform for students to develop and hone their negotiation skills, which are vital in their future legal careers.
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Mooting
Mooting is a simulated appellate court competition designed for all law students. With a focus on areas such as tort, contract, criminal, and public law, these competitions allow students to delve deeply into specific areas of law, applying theoretical knowledge in a practical, courtroom-like scenario. Each team receives a hypothetical legal case, often based on real-world legal issues or complex hypothetical situations.