Negotiations Competition

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors Ashurst and Lancaster Law!

This competition is designed for the diplomatic. The Negotiations Competition gives students the chance to hone their skills at the negotiating table.

Two teams, each of two solicitors, meet to discuss a dispute between their clients. Each team is provided with a description of the fact scenario. Some facts are known to both teams, but each team has some secrets too. Each team is also armed with instructions from their client detailing exactly what outcome they should seek – and what should be avoided at all costs.

The winner is not necessarily the team that walks away with the better deal, but the one which gets closest to their client’s wishes. The winner of this competition will receive the opportunity to attend the national ALSA Negotiation Competition and prize money!

Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Ashurst

Ashurst is a global law firm having been established for over 200 years. Their firm has over 31 offices worldwide with offices in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America and Latin America. Ashurst is a loyal sponsor of the UOWLSS Negotiations Competition, supporting UOW Law students in developing their practical legal skills through student lead initiatives and events. UOWLSS is continually grateful for Ashurst’s returning support!

General Information

  • Here are all the dates you need to help you navigate this competition!

    18 APRIL 2023 | REGISTRATIONS OPEN @ 8.30PM

    1 MAY 2023 | REGISTRATION CLOSES @ 8.30PM

    5 MAY 2023 | RELEASE OF QUESTION/FACTS/INFORMATION TO TEAMS

    12 MAY 2023 & 13 MAY 2023 | COMPETITON RUNS

    13 MAY 2023 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

  • 2024 - Bohdan Saffioti and Daniel Pretty

    2023 - Fergus Pandy and Lachlan McInerney

    2022 – Kristie Evans and Sarah Masluk

    2020/21 – Annissa Jason and Darcy-Forrester-Sach

    2019 – Charlie Gonzales and Lara Fitton

  • VICE PRESIDENT (SKILLS-BASED COMPETITIONS) | CHI NGYUEN

    EMAIL | SKILLSCOMPETITIONS@UOWLSS.NET

    SKILLS-BASED COORDINATOR | CLAIRE GRANT

    EMAIL | SKILLSCOMPSCOORDINATOR@UOWLSS.NET