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VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica | April 2018 22 S tudents in the Faculty of Law recently participated in three international moot court competitions - the Philip C Jessup International Moot Court Competition, the regional Caribbean Court of Justice Moot Court Competition and the Inter-American Human Rights Mooting Competition. A moot competition is a simulation of a court hearing in which students present opposing legal arguments before a panel of judges. Jessup Competition Three students participated in the Philip C Jessup International Moot Court Competition: Ms Denise Allen, Ms Kieanna Thomas and Mr Danmar Clarke. The competition’s problem featured topical issues in international law such as law of the sea, international humanitarian law and use of force. UTech, Jamaica’s team had its match-up against Norman Manley Law School (NMLS) on February 28, 2018 at the Faculty of Law, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. UTech, Jamaica gave a commendable performance and was a worthy opponent. While NMLS emerged the winner and went on to represent Jamaica at this year’s International Rounds, the judges and spectators alike praised the UTech, Jamaica team for its performance. The team was coached by lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Mrs Alicia Dixon Stone. The Faculty of Law also participated in the regional moot court competition hosted by the CCJ on March 9, 2018 at the Seat of the Court in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The FOL representatives were Ms Michealia Rose, Ms Joan Lawla and Ms Cheydene Longmore. Before two sitting CCJ Judges and the General Counsel of the Pan American Health Organization, the FOL team argued points concerning non-discriminatory trade practices among CARICOM States and the existence of fundamental human rights in the region’s legal framework. The team performed creditably and team members were pleased with their participation in the competition. The team was coached by lecturer, Faculty of Law, Mrs Takeese Gilpin Allen. Mrs Alicia Dixon Stone provided assistance to the team and accompanied the students to the competition. Three students also participated in the Inter-American Mooting Competition in Washington D.C. from May 20 – 26, 2018. The UTech, Jamaica team for this competition comprised Ms. Lorna Gooden, Mr. Dainean McCulloch and Ms. Denise Allen. The team took part in three matches against university from Latin America on issues ranging from gender-based violence, and State-sponsored brutality to the international law rules governing States of Emergency. UTech, Jamaica participants were enthusiastic in their review of their mooting activity. The coach, Mr. Ricardo Sandcroft, who accompanied the team to Washington D. C. praised the performance. Professor Vasciannie, who assisted in advising the team, commend them for their technical competence in International Law, diligence and commitment. Faculty of Law Participates in Mooting Competitions CCJ Competition Inter-American Competition Faculty of Law students confer at the Philip C Jessup International Moot Court Competition held February 28, 2018 at the UWI, Mona Campus. From left are Ms. Denise Allen, Mr. Danmar Clarke and Ms Kieanna Thomas. (From left) Mr. Richardo Sandcroft, Lecturer, Faculty of Law and team coach, with students, Ms Denise Allen, Ms Lorna Gooden and Mr Dainean McCulloch at the the Inter-American Mooting Competition in Washington D.C, USA. Jessup International Moot Competition Team L-R: Mrs. Alicia Dixon Stone, Lecturer, Faculty of Law (FoL) and FoL students Kieanna Thomas, Denise Allen and Danmar Clarke.