The WSLSA Competitions Subcommittee is responsible for delivering a structured, accessible and professionally valuable competitions program for Western Sydney law students. The team oversees internal competitions, skills-based training, intervarsity opportunities and external competition pathways, with a strong focus on preparation, participation and student support.
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to compete feels informed, encouraged and equipped to take that next step. Whether students are entering their first internal competition or representing Western Sydney University in an external competition, the Subcommittee is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where students can develop confidence, build practical legal skills and engage meaningfully with the profession.
Amy Young
President | Competitions Portfolio
Amy leads the WSLSA Competitions Subcommittee and oversees the planning, administration and delivery of mooting and skills-based competitions. She is committed to building a structured competitions pipeline that supports student advocacy, practical legal skills and external representation.
Amy’s focus for 2026 is to ensure that competitions are approachable, well-organised and professionally meaningful for students at all stages of their degree. She is particularly passionate about helping students step outside their comfort zone, develop confidence and see competitions as an important part of their broader professional development.
Raphael Hanna
Vice President | Intervarsity Competitions
Raphael supports the coordination of intervarsity competitions and external mooting opportunities. His role focuses on strengthening student participation, communication and engagement across the wider competitions program.
Raphael assists with connecting students to external competition pathways and ensuring that Western Sydney competitors are supported in representing the university beyond campus. His work is central to expanding WSLSA’s presence in the broader law student competitions community.
Richard Oh
Vice President | Skills and Internal Competitions
Richard supports the delivery of internal competitions and skills-based initiatives. His role focuses on developing accessible opportunities for students to build advocacy, confidence and competition readiness.
Richard assists in creating a strong internal competitions program that allows students to practise core legal skills in a supportive environment. His work helps ensure that students have clear entry points into competitions, regardless of their prior experience.
Together, the 2026 Competitions Subcommittee is committed to building a culture of competitions that is inclusive, practical and professionally valuable. We look forward to supporting students throughout the year and seeing Western Sydney law students continue to grow in the courtroom, the negotiation room and beyond.
