The National High School Mooting Competition, hosted by Bond University's Faculty of Law, provides Year 11 and 12 students the chance to step into the role of a lawyer and engage in courtroom advocacy. It’s an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn the craft of legal reasoning, develop public speaking skills and build confidence. The competition, established in 1989, offers a unique, hands‑on preview of law school and the world of legal practice.
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Mooting is simulated court proceedings in which students act as lawyers and make legal arguments based on a realistic fictional legal problem before moot court judges. Students work in teams of two or three to prepare and then present legal arguments in moot court. During their submissions students will also respond to questions from the moot court judges. Mooting, like real life advocacy, requires applying legal principles to the facts, communicating clearly and persuasively, and thinking on your feet.
Importantly, mooting is not judged on who “should” win the case. Instead, moot judges score teams on their advocacy skills: how effectively they use the law and construct persuasive arguments; how clearly and confidently they speak; and how well they respond to questions.
Each year, Bond University is proud to offer a number of Judge John Newton Mooting Scholarships to applicants who have participated in the National High School Mooting Competition. Successful candidates are offered a 50% tuition fee waiver for the Bachelor of Laws program, or an approved Bachelor of Laws combined degree program, at Bond University. Please note that other eligibility and selection criteria apply.
Scholarship opportunities - LEARN MORESchool registrations for the 2026 National High School Mooting Competition are now closed. However, we invite you to attend Bond University’s Advocacy Showcase, and to watch the Grand Final of the 2026 National High School Mooting Competition, on campus on the afternoon of Saturday, 13 June 2026. To register your interest in this event, please contact the Faculty of Law Engagement Manager using the link below. If you would like more information about Bond University's National High School Mooting Competition, or to register your school for future competitions, please contact us using the same link below.