Students from Northumbria have
talked their way to success and valuable pupillage and placement offers after
winning a prestigious annual debating competition.
Lydia Brodie and Laura Dunlop-Brown
from Northumbria Law School were joint winners with University College London
in the seventh annual Medical Law Mooting Competition. Organised by the
University of Leicester, the event tests students’ knowledge of the law,
debating and advocacy skills. The judging panel was made up of Lord Justice
Green and barristers from specialist medical law chambers, including Henry
Whitcomb QC and Bradley Martin QC.
In reaching the final, Lydia and
Laura defeated teams from UCL, Kent, Leicester and Queens College London before
meeting UCL again in the final. Lord Justice Green was unable to decide between
the two teams and had to conclude a tie.
In recognition of their success, Laura
and Lydia have also been offered mini-pupillages with Henry Whitcomb QC of 1
Crown Office Row, and vacation scheme placements with Lime Solicitors.
Michelle Robson, Senior Lecturer at
Northumbria Law School, said: “This is a significant achievement and testament
to Lydia and Laura’s effort and commitment. To be offered mini-pupillages and
vacation scheme placements is further recognition of their legal skills, and
will be an experience which will undoubtedly enhance their career prospects
when they graduate. We are all thrilled with this result.”
Professor John Wilson, Faculty Pro
Vice-Chancellor for Business and Law at Northumbria, added: “Given the nature
of the competition and the quality of the judging panel this is an exceptional
result – both for our talented students and our academic colleagues who have
contributed so much through their advice, guidance and professional knowledge.
It typifies the calibre of learning and teaching we offer here at Northumbria
Law School.
