Mooting

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for law students who want to practice their courtroom skills.

All Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Juris Doctor (JD) students at Monash Law have the opportunity to take part in mooting competitions. A moot court competition simulates a court hearing, where student teams are presented with a legal problem that they argue before a ‘judge’ or panel of ‘judges’.

You can choose to participate in a range of mooting competitions which are held both locally and internationally.

This is a great opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge of the law and develop your legal skills for the real world.

In 2022, Monash University was ranked No. 4 in the world and No. 1 in Australia by nica.team. In 2023, Monash University was ranked No. 16 in the world and No. 1 in Australia.

Moot Court in action

Watch highlights from the official opening of the Monash University Moot Court by Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC and the Ceremonial Moot in tribute to the Hon Robert French AC, Distinguished Judge in Residence at the Faculty of Law.

Monash University Law Faculty and Law Students' Society run a number of moots:

For publications and manuals about mooting, please visit the Monash University Library.

Moot Court viewed from back of room

Monash Law Moot Court

This enhanced facility provides a great opportunity for our students to learn court skills and see courts in operation. We have already had two courts hear appeals in the Moot Court – the Victorian Court of Appeal and national court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court which are both firsts for an Australian Law School.

Enter the Moot Court