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Meet the
Competitions
Subcommittee
A structured competitions portfolio supporting Western Sydney law students to build advocacy, legal reasoning and practical professional capability.
The Competitions Subcommittee delivers a structured, accessible and professionally valuable program for Western Sydney law students.
The team oversees internal competitions, skills-based training, intervarsity opportunities and external competition pathways, with a focus on preparation, participation and student support.
The people behind WSLSA Competitions
Each member of the Subcommittee contributes to a clear competition pipeline, from first-time participation through to external representation.
Amy Young
Amy provides strategic leadership across the Competitions portfolio, setting the direction for the annual program and coordinating the planning, administration and delivery of mooting and skills-based initiatives.
Her work focuses on building a clear and professional competition pathway for students, with an emphasis on accessibility, preparation, advocacy development and meaningful engagement with the legal profession.
competitions@wslsa.com.au →
Raphael Hanna
Raphael leads the portfolio’s intervarsity focus, assisting with external competition opportunities, competitor communication and the practical steps required for students to represent Western Sydney University beyond campus.
His work connects internal preparation with external performance, ensuring competitors understand key timelines, expectations and opportunities within the broader law student competitions landscape.
intervarsity@wslsa.com.au →
Richard Oh
Richard focuses on the internal competitions and skills development program, assisting with practical opportunities for students to build confidence before progressing into more advanced advocacy and competition settings.
His role is centred on student readiness, including clear competition structures, accessible entry points and skills-based initiatives that help students practise legal reasoning, oral advocacy and professional communication.
mooting@wslsa.com.au →
Ahmed Dhaibi
Ahmed contributes as an Ordinary Officer within the Competitions Subcommittee, assisting with the practical coordination and behind-the-scenes work that allows the portfolio to operate effectively.
His role is intentionally broad, supporting event preparation, administrative tasks and general portfolio needs so that competitions, workshops and student-facing initiatives are delivered smoothly.
contact via competitions@wslsa.com.au →What the Subcommittee delivers
Competitions are designed as a practical development pathway, helping students move from interest to participation, preparation and representation.
Internal competitions
Accessible competitions that help students develop confidence, legal reasoning and oral advocacy skills.
Skills workshops
Practical training in mooting, client interviewing, negotiation, mediation and competition readiness.
Intervarsity opportunities
Clear selection and preparation processes for students representing Western Sydney University externally.
Student support
Information, guidance and encouragement so students feel prepared to take their next step.
Interested in joining the Competitions Team?
Students interested in competitions should look out for WSLSA committee and subcommittee applications when they open. When applying, indicate your interest in competitions and tell us how you would like to support mooting, skills-based competitions, training or student engagement.
