Hugo Law Group  Intervarsity

Criminal Law Moot

The Hugo Law Group Intervarsity Criminal Law Moot, hosted by the University of Wollongong Law Students’ Society, invites students from across the country to moot a criminal law case on appeal.

Teams of two students have the opportunity to develop their legal research and writing skills, as well as their advocacy, presenting before experienced legal professors and practitioners. The Grand Final is adjudicated by a three-judge panel, which has previously included UOW’s Judge in Residence, Prof Terry Buddin SC.

UOW enters two competitively selected teams in this competition, and other Australian universities are invited to register up to two teams.

General Information

  • Competition Dates October 2023, Hosted at the UOW Sydney CBD Campus by the University of Wollongong Law Students’ Society.

    Registrations Close: TBC

    Problem Released: TBC

    Problem Clarifications Due: TBC

    Appellant Submissions Due: TBC

    Respondent Submissions Due: TBC

    Appellant Submissions in Reply Due: TBC

  • Competition Rules (2023)

    Note: Competition Rules are subject to change based on the number of competitors registered.

    Competition Scoresheet: Contained in Competition Rules file.

  • Team registration fee (for a team of two): $TBC (inc. GST)

    All registrations must be made by a Law Students Association/Society or a Faculty/School of Law at a University.

    Registration details TBC

  • 2020

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    2019

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    2018

    Winners: Brooke Blatchford and Jake Gonzo, University of Newcastle

    Runners Up: Sebastian Davies-Mills and Michael Tangonan, University of Technology Sydney

    Best Oralist: Jake Gonzo, University of Newcastle

    2017

    Winners: Aiden Lerch and Bernice Lethlean, University of Wollongong

    Runners Up: James Gough and Nena Janssens, University of Newcastle

    Best Oralist: Sophie Whittaker, University of Wollongong