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STU Mooters Jazmyne Lebel, from Quispamsis, NB, and Sydney Gallibois, from Fredericton, NB, are headed to Geneva after qualifying as one of the top 24 teams in the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition. 

 

The competition invites students from universities worldwide to argue a hypothetical human rights case before judges from leading international tribunals and human rights experts at the United Nations Palais des Nations. 

 

"When choosing a university, STU's moot court program stood out to me. I've always been inspired by the students who have competed internationally. To now be one of those students feels incredibly full circle," said Lebel.

 

Only Canadian University to Qualify 

 

The team, which has been preparing since January, qualified for the in-person competition after advancing through the online preliminary rounds, making STU the only Canadian team heading to Geneva for the in-person competition, which begins July 14. 

 

"After spending months reading and reviewing the facts of our case, drafting our two legal briefs, and competing orally in the online preliminary rounds, I feel extremely excited that our hard work has been recognized," said Gallibois, who is  pursuing honours in Human Rights and majors in Political Science, History, and Law, Politics, and Society. 

 

"Now we are focusing our time revising and practicing in preparation for the in-person competition." 

 

Lebel, who is completing a double major in Human Rights and Law, Politics, and Society, said it has been incredibly rewarding to see all their hard work pay off. 

 

"We gave it our all –– making it to the in-person rounds felt surreal, like a huge wave of relief, excitement, and pride all at once," she said. 

 

For both Gallibois and Lebel, who plan to pursue a career in law, the experience gained in STU's moot court program has been instrumental in building the skills and confidence needed for their future. 

 

"I'm proud of how far I've come and am grateful to have chosen a school that allowed me to grow and chase something meaningful," said Lebel. 

 

Moot Court at STU 

 

STU is one of the only Canadian undergraduate universities to compete in the American Moot Court Association and is the only undergraduate school to compete in international competitions against law students already in law school. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

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STU has consistently performed well in Moot Court competitions, providing an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to prepare for law school and develop advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;