Monash Report 2024 – Goal 16

Monash students have excelled in law awards, mooting competitions, and international conferences focused on advocacy and social justice:

• Daniella Cosentino, a Monash Law student, was named a finalist in the Australian Law Awards, highlighting her dedication to global legal issues and her involvement with the Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies and the United Nations' international trade law division.
• Monash University, led by medical student James Liang, achieved recognition as an Outstanding Delegation at the National Model United Nations conference, engaging in global discussions on social inclusion, child protection, and mental health support for refugees.
• Monash Law's moot program achieved remarkable results in national and international competitions, emphasising advocacy training and inclusivity.
• Monash Law participated in The Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament, showcasing skills in international legal issues.
• Monash Law students excelled in the Melbourne Law School Parliamentary Debate Championship, advocating for raising the age of criminal responsibility.
• The Monash Law mooting team reached the quarter finals of the Jessup 2024 Australia competition, highlighting their dedication to international law.
• Catherine Zhou, a Monash alumna, was awarded the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship for her focus on public law and social justice.
• William Liu, a Monash Law alumnus, excelled in mooting competitions, demonstrating exceptional advocacy skills.
• Monash Law mooting students won the 2024 Alfred Deakin International Commercial Arbitration Competition, showcasing their legal research and advocacy skills.

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