Law students win 2024 Diverse Women in Law Civil Moot Competition
Professor Catherine Renshaw, Dean of the School of Law, with students Elissa Elmir and Taiba Ebrahimi
Western Sydney University law students Taiba Ebrahimi and Elissa Elmir have been named the winners of the 2024 Diverse Women in Law Civil Law Moot Competition, showcasing their outstanding legal skills on the national stage.
The duo competed against teams from leading universities from across Australia. Taiba also received special recognition, winning the Best Advocate award for her exceptional advocacy skills.
The awards ceremony took place at the Thomson Geer law firm in Martin Place, where judges, barristers, and solicitors who generously offered their time to mentor and support the students were present to celebrate the achievements.
Reflecting on the experience, Taiba described participating in the Diverse Women in Law Advocacy Program as incredibly empowering.
“Representing Western Sydney University in a competition that champions diversity and inclusion was an honour. It helped me build my advocacy skills and deepened my commitment to standing up for underrepresented voices in the legal field,” said Taiba.
The competition has been so inspiring that the students have taken the initiative to launch a student moot club at the University, which has already attracted 20 members and continues to grow. Both students are now preparing to compete in another national women's moot competition.
Elissa echoed Taiba's sentiments, noting that the competition had a transformative impact on her approach to the legal profession.
“The competition not only helped me grow my advocacy skills but also showed me how vital diversity is in shaping the legal profession. The support we received has been incredible, and I’m excited about what’s next, including continuing to advocate for justice and equality in the legal system,” said Elissa.
Professor Catherine Renshaw, Dean of the School of Law at Western Sydney University, extended her warm congratulations to the students.
“We are incredibly proud of Taiba Ebrahimi and Elissa Elmir for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 Diverse Women in Law Civil Law Moot Competition, showcasing their skills, excellence and dedication,” said Professor Renshaw.
"The School of Law is committed to providing opportunities for students, including women from diverse backgrounds, to engage in real-world legal challenge and with industry mentors to enhance their skills and confidence as future legal professionals."
Diverse Women in Law (DWL), a Sydney based not-for-profit association, aims to empower and support Diverse Women through all stages of their legal studies and career. The DWL Advocacy Program 2024 includes a Moot and Witness Examination competition, providing students with valuable opportunities to hone their advocacy skills.
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16 October 2024
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