Advocacy Cup
Moot Type
Trial Advocacy
Key Dates/Info
Kickstarter: 6 March 2019
Preliminaries: 16 March 2019
Semi-finals: 21 March 2019
Finals: 27 March 2019
Registration
Please register here. The deadline for registration is 8 March 2019, 2359.
Rules
All participants must comply with the rules at all times. The rules can be found here.
Prizes
The Champion will receive a cash prize of S$1,000 and a trophy plus the registration, travel and accommodation expenses for participation at the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) Annual Conference this year.
The 1st Runner-Up will receive a cash prize of S$500 and a trophy plus the registration, travel and accommodation expenses for participation at the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) Annual Conference.
There will be two 2nd Runners-Up. Each 2nd Runner-Up will receive a cash prize of S$250 and a trophy.
About the Moot
The Advocacy Cup is the only moot in Singapore focusing on trial advocacy. Participants must prepare a witness for an examination-in-chief (EIC) and cross-examination. The competition is judged by lawyers from Drew & Napier.
For more information, please contact advocup@nusmooting.com
Judges
The preliminary rounds will be presided over by lawyers from Drew & Napier LLC.
2019 Moot Problem
The moot problem for the preliminaries can be found here. The Semi-finals and Finals problem can be found here.
Past Moots
To find out more about previous moots, click here.
About Drew & Napier
Drew & Napier has provided exceptional legal advice and representation to discerning clients since 1889 and is one of the largest law firms in Singapore. The calibre of Drew & Napier's work is acknowledged internationally at the highest levels of government and industry, cementing their reputation as Singapore’s world class law firm.
For more information, please visit Drew & Napier.
MDC would like to thank Drew & Napier LLC for their generous sponsorship of the moot, without which the event would not be possible.