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Established in 2002, the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot is recognised as Australia’s premier constitutional law mooting competition for law students. The Moot brings together the nation's best and brightest mooters to present oral and written submissions on a case, which is based on current (and sometimes controversial) issues in Australian constitutional law, before some of the nation’s most eminent legal minds. Previous moot problem questions have been drafted by Justices of the High Court and Solicitors-General. For several years, the grand final has been presided over by current or former Justices of the High Court.
In 2025, the competition will be conducted in-person at the Australian National University, and run from Saturday 4 October to Tuesday 7 October 2025..
Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate and receive credit for your work through enrolment in LAWS4011/ LAWS6011 Law, Mooting and Advocacy. Please note that students may enrol in Law, Mooting and Advocacy more than once if they are participating in different mooting competitions, such as the Australia-Japan Student Policy Summit, the Michael Kirby Contract Law Moot Competition, or the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot Competition.
More information on the the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot can be found on the ANU LSS website, and the Australian Association of Constitutional Law (‘AACL’) website.
Assessment Criteria for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Familiarity with International Law: A foundational understanding of key principles and concepts in constitutional law.
- Experience in Research and Mooting: While not mandatory, prior involvement in research and mooting is preferred.
- Academic Performance: Consideration will be given to academic achievements and overall performance.
- Team Collaboration Skills: The ability to work effectively within a team setting.
It is advantageous for at least one team member to have strong IT and editing skills, especially in Microsoft Word, to support the challenging task of creating memorials.
It is important to note that team members must not have completed their LLB or JD by the time the competition takes place.
As the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot is a course offered by the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, equity considerations and access to learning opportunities will be essential factors for the Course Convener during the team selection process.
Documents required for your application
In your application, you will need to supply a marked copy of your best piece of legal problem analysis
We also recommend students to submit a letter of support from a Law academic (not compulsory).Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview.
Expenses and Financial assistance
The competition occurs on site at the ANU Law School so there are no direct costs anticipated for participating students. Registration fees will be paid for participating students.
Participant Eligibility and Enrolment
The course is available to a current ANU student who:
- Is a domestic or international student; and
- Is enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, either as a single or flexible double degree, and has completed a minimum of 24 units of LAWS coded courses at the time of applying; or
- Is enrolled in a Juris Doctor at ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, and has completed a minimum of 24 units of LAWS coded courses at the time of applying.
Selected students will be enrolled in the course LAWS4011 or LAWS6011 and receive 6 units towards their program.
Student Profile
Application Dates and How to apply
Applications open: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Applications close: Thursday 26 June 2025, 11:45pm
Interviews (if conducted): Between 14-16 July inclusive
Expected Outcome: Between 16- 23 July 2025
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