Kingsland Cup and Prize Moot

The competition takes place over three rounds: the first round sees entrants judged on the quality of their skeleton arguments; the semi-finals are oral moots held before distinguished puisne and Court of Appeal judges; and the final of the competition is a moot heard before a current or retired Supreme Court judge (frequently, before his untimely death, Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore), and/or a panel of senior barristers, judges, and legal academics. 

Read more about Lord Kingsland and the history of the moot here.

The Moot Rules can be read here, which should be read carefully.

Please direct all queries relating to the Kingsland Cup and Prize Moot to the Moot Coordinators, Brendan Brett, Stephanie Bruce-Smith and Armin Solimani at kingslandcup@ftbchambers.co.uk – please do not contact the clerks.

Although we are unable to provide feedback to individual entrants, the Moot Masters have produced a short note setting out general comments, pointers on common mistakes, and top tips for moot entries in the future. Those unsuccessful in progressing to the second round this year are encouraged to enter again next year, if they remain eligible.

The FTB Kingsland Cup and Moot Prize competition has been running annually since 2011. Below is a list of all previous winners.

This year's competition is now open for entries, which must be submitted not later that 4pm on Monday 2 December 2024. Late entries will not be accepted. 

The moot problem can be found here.

An entry form can be found here.

Those interested in entering must familiarise themselves with and comply with the Moot Rules 

The following is the indicative timetable for conduct of the moot: 

Deadline for entries: 4pm, 2 December 2024
Results of first round announced by 16 December 2024
Semi-final moots: in the weeks commencing 13 or 20 January 2024
Grand final: in the week commencing 17 February

N.B. This timetable may be subject to change due to judicial and other availabilities.
 

The Grand Final of the Kingsland Cup and Prize Moot was held on 12 July 2024 at the Inner Temple and was judged by Sir Keith Lindblom, Senior President of Tribunals.

We heartily congratulate the winners, Liz Sawyer and Nora Nanayakkara, both of The Inns of Court College of Advocacy. They will be offered mini-pupillages in chambers, along with a cash prize .

Many congratulations also to the runners-up, Alfie Vine, (City, University of London) and Richard Calver (University of Law, Bloomsbury).

The Grand Final of the Kingsland Cup and Prize Moot, was held on 10 July 2023 in the Old Court Room of Lincoln's Inn.  It was judged by Sir Keith Lindblom, Senior President of Tribunals. Iason Pafitis and Ruari Clarke (City Law School) were the winners. The runners-up were Henry Screaton and Alex Miller (City Law School).

The Grand Final took place on 4 July 2022 at the Royal Courts of Justice.  It was judged by Sir Keith Lindblom, Senior President of Tribunals and Professor Alison Young, Sir David Williams Professor of Public Law at the University of Cambridge.  

The winners were Joshua Neaman and Bethany Hermanszewska.  The runners-up were John Choi and Daniel Leyva.

The winners were Joshua Neaman and Bethany Hermanszewska (pictured).  The runners-up were John Choi and Daniel Leyva.

Final judged by Sir Keith Lindblom, Senior President of Tribunals and Professor Alison Young, Sir David Williams Professor of Public Law at the University of Cambridge.

Moot Problem 2021-2022

Final Round Moot Problem 2021-2022

2023-24: Liz Sawyer and Nora Nanayakkara (The ICCA)
2022-23: Iason Pafitis and Ruari Clarke (City Law School)
2021-22: Joshua Neaman and Bethany Hermanszewska (City Law School)
2020-21: Lois Lane and Tom Lambert (City Law School) 
2019-20: Jack Stuart and Jack Moore (Nottingham Law School) 
2018-19: Jessica Allen and Richard Mahal (City Law School)
2017-18: Jared Kang and Rabin Kok (University of Cambridge)
2016-17: Harriet Fitzsimons and Sarah-Jane Ewart (City Law School)
2015-16: Esther Drabkin-Reiter and Ryan Ferro (City Law School)
2014-15: Rachael Muldoon and Ng Lee Vin (BPP Law School)
2013-14: Victoria Brown and Daira Popescu (Kaplan Law School)
2012-13: Martin Edwards and Joel McMillian (BPP Law School)
2011-12: Julia Petrenko and Grace Hansen (Kaplan Law School)