The Moot Court Competition is a simulated court proceeding where law students act as advocates to argue a fictional case. It involves teams preparing written submissions and delivering oral arguments before a panel of judges. The Competition is designed to develop legal research, writing and advocacy skills, while also promoting professionalism, teamwork, and public speaking.

The Moot Court Competition 2025 was organised by the University of Mauritius Law Society and Alumni (ULSA) Board 2025 in collaboration with the Panthéon-Assas Law Society (ALS). The event was a joint effort to promote legal excellence and cross-cultural academic exchange between students from both institutions. This year’s edition was on the theme “International Environmental Law”. The Moot Court Competition offers participants a platform to engage in high-level legal debate on contemporary legal issues.

The event was held over 3 days with the Quarter Finals on 24th of June, the Semi Finals on 26th of June and the Finals on 28th of June.

Key objectives of the Competition are:

●      Strengthen legal research, writing, and advocacy skills;

●      Build confidence in public speaking and structured legal argumentation;

●      Promote analytical thinking and the ability to respond to judicial questioning;

●      Encourage collaboration, discipline, and professionalism among participants;

●      Provide a platform for intellectual exchange on complex legal issues; and

●      Foster a spirit of healthy competition and inter-institutional engagement.

ULSA and ALS took charge of the planning, coordination, and execution of the competition, including drafting the moot problem, overseeing team registration, liaising with judges, and managing logistics. The Organising Team consisted of dedicated law students who worked to ensure a smooth, fair, and impactful experience for all participants, with valuable inputs and support from ALS throughout the process.

Ms. Krishnee Adnarain Appadoo, Senior Lecturer from the UoM Law Department was fully engaged in drafting and finalising the moot problem, correcting the memorials together with Mrs. Danisha Sornum, Lecturer from Panthéon-Assas University and serving as member of one of the Jury Panel for the finals.

Additionally, Alumni Dickshay Mooloo, helped in teaching and guiding our participants in the Memorial Training. Alumni Nikhil Maudhoo provided his full support in guiding the participants as well as the organisers on various procedures for the whole competition.

The Hon. Hambirajen NARSINGHEN, Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade, the Hon Gavin GLOVER- Attorney-General, Me. Abdool Rashid AHMINE, and Me. Jagganaden Nataraj MUNEESAMY- Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions were present as Chief Guests for the second session of the Finals on 28 June 2025.

Our Special Thanks to Justice Me. Vinod Boolell (Former Supreme Court Judge), Mrs Vedhalini Bhadhain (Chairperson of ELUAT) who served as Juries for the Finals and the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution Me. Nataraj Jagganaden Muneesamy for his continuous support, knowledge and guidance in the Advocacy Training (held before the competition).

Our heartfelt thanks to the Sponsors who contributed to the success of the event.