Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

The Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot is one of Australia’s most prestigious national mooting competitions. It gives students the opportunity to engage with complex and contemporary issues in Australian constitutional law while developing advanced written and oral advocacy skills.

Teams present a mock case before a simulated High Court of Australia bench. In previous years, moot problem questions have been drafted by Justices of the High Court and Solicitors-General, reflecting the calibre and intellectual rigour of the competition.

Western Sydney University has a strong and growing presence in the Gibbs Moot. In 2025, the WSU team received the Daryl Kerrigan Spirit of the Moot Award, marking a proud achievement for WSU in the competition.

In 2026, the Gibbs Moot will be held in person in Canberra.

Key Dates

  • Applications close: 9 July 2026

  • Mooting intensive for shortlisted applicants: 14–15 July 2026

  • Skills-based interviews: 17 July 2026

  • Team selected: 17 July 2026

A team of up to four students will be selected.

Please note that final selection decisions are made by the team coach and Program Lead, Mooting. All decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to LLB and JD students who have:

  • completed Government and Public Law;

  • completed Constitutional Law;

  • performed strongly in both subjects; and

  • demonstrated strong legal research, writing, advocacy and teamwork skills.

Students are welcome to apply for multiple competitions where they meet the eligibility criteria and can commit to the preparation requirements.

Commitment Required

The Gibbs Moot is a high-level national competition and requires a substantial commitment from selected students.

Students should be prepared to:

  • attend weekly training sessions on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm;

  • participate in additional evening and weekend practice moots;

  • undertake intensive legal research and written submissions preparation;

  • work collaboratively with coaches and team members; and

  • commit to a workload broadly equivalent to a university subject condensed into one month.

Students should approach the competition with the level of preparation and discipline expected of a strong High Distinction standard.

Course Credit

Undergraduate and JD students may be eligible to enrol in LAWS3053 / LAWS7065 Moot Court, be assessed for their participation, and receive course credit.
Students may still participate in the Gibbs Moot team without enrolling in the subject. 

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