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Junior
Criminal Law
Moot
An entry-level criminal law moot that introduces students to courtroom advocacy in a friendly, supportive environment — no prior mooting experience required.
The Junior Criminal Law Moot is designed for students interested in building confidence, developing advocacy skills and experiencing mooting in a supportive environment.
It is an excellent opportunity for students who are new to mooting or looking to strengthen their oral advocacy, legal reasoning and written submissions. Participants engage with a criminal law problem, work collaboratively in teams, and receive constructive feedback from legal professionals and academics.
No prior mooting experience is required. Students who are curious, keen to learn, or looking to try advocacy for the first time are strongly encouraged to register.
Two divisions
In 2026, WSLSA is running the Junior Criminal Law Moot across two divisions, to better support students at different stages of their law degree and mooting development.
Foundations Division
Intended for first- and second-year law students.
Suitable for students looking to build confidence, develop foundational advocacy skills and experience mooting in a friendly and supportive environment.
Beginner Mooters Division
Intended for later-year law students who have limited or no prior mooting experience.
This division recognises that students discover mooting at different stages of their studies. Later-year students new to advocacy competitions are encouraged to participate, build confidence and develop their skills in a supportive setting.
Key details
Everything you need to know before you register. Dates are indicative and confirmed through WSLSA communications.
Who should enter
Register if you are interested in any of the following. This competition is particularly suitable for students who have not mooted before.
Moments from 2025
A glimpse of last year's Junior Criminal Law Moot — advocacy, teamwork and a supportive courtroom.
Junior Criminal Law Moot 2025 · hover to pause.
Registration opening soon
Registrations open soon and close on 20 August 2026. No prior mooting experience is required — register as a team or individually, and individual entrants will be placed in a team. Questions are always welcome at competitions@wslsa.com.au.
