21ˢᵗ LAWASIA INTERNATIONAL
MOOT COMPETITION
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Shaping the Next Generation of Asia-Pacific Advocates.
About The LAWASIA International Moot Competition
LAWASIA is an international organisation of lawyers’ associations, individual lawyers, judges, legal academics, and others that focus on the interests and concerns of the legal profession in the Asia Pacific region. The Moot Standing Committee acknowledges the importance of and observes that mooting has emerged as a critical component of legal education. The LAWASIA International Moot Competition continues serve as a platform for friendships to be forged. Over 1,500 students have taken part in the LAWASIA International Moots, and our alumni come from approximately 60 law schools from 30 different jurisdictions.
Important Dates
2026
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6ᵗʰ February
Release of Moot Problem
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20ᵗʰ February
Deadline for Requests for Clarifications
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20ᵗʰ March
Deadline for Requests for Additional Clarifications
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17ᵗʰ April
Closing Date for National Rounds Registration
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5ᵗʰ June
Closing Date for International Rounds Registration
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12ᵗʰ – 14ᵗʰ June
LAWASIA Moot National Rounds
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13ᵗʰ – 16ᵗʰ September
LAWASIA Moot International Rounds
Key Highlights
The official case scenario forming the foundation of the moot proceedings.
The official publication providing programme details and key information for participants and judges.
Official written pleadings submitted by teams setting out their legal arguments and authorities.