The talent and advocacy on display was at a high level and definitely challenged me and pushed me well outside my comfort zone. The complexity of the moot problem combined with skilled competition, highlighted both my strengths and weaknesses as an advocate. Despite being eliminated in the third round, I received quality feedback throughout the day, and this will be implemented for the next Speed Mooting Competition. I am pleased with my performance, despite this being my first competition.

It was an incredibly valuable and informative day, providing a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Bar students and Barristers and exchange insights and experiences.

I am incredibly grateful to the judges for the detailed and constructive feedback after each and every round, allowing me to fine-tune my advocacy skills as the day went on. Naturally, this competition provided the platform to meet and connect with many great people from all stages of their legal careers which was a personal highlight of mine.

This event allowed me to try mooting in a realistic setting, being given the brief the day before to work on. Whilst also providing me the opportunity to try mooting for both the appellant and respondent. The networking opportunities at this event to speak to practicing and training barristers was incredibly insightful. Especially, with being able to network with my fellow aspiring barristers and learn about their active journeys to the bar. I will be carrying what I have learned into the future, as I aspire to the bar.

It was a rewarding experience, and I learned a great deal. I'm especially grateful for the feedback from the judge, who praised both my competitor and me as exceptional advocates, highlighting the strength of my arguments rooted in case law and my ability to respond effectively to judicial intervention.

The judges took their time giving valuable feedback and the experience was invaluable on the week before starting the Barristers Training Course. A very good Saturday which I highly recommend to other law students.