Dundee law students to represent Scotland for sixth consecutive year at Telders

This is the sixth consecutive year that Dundee law students have been selected to represent Scotland.

Each year, a fictitious case tests participants’ knowledge of public international law and often draws on current disputes before the International Court of Justice. The team, all in their final year, must produce written memorials that are submitted and graded in place of the usual dissertation.

Cameron Irons won the National Lord Jones Inter-Varsity Moot Competition in 2019. He is the former president of the Dundee University Mooting Society and current school president of social sciences within the student executive of the university. He has a passion for painting and volunteers with Victim Support Scotland in his free time. He wishes to pursue a career in criminal advocacy.

Zosia Zakrzewska has extensive mooting experience. She participated in the Oxford University Press Mooting Competition, reached the final round of the Alexander Stone Mooting Competition, and finished 4th in the UK in the Inner Temple Inter-Varsity Mooting Competition. She helped found the Dundee University Ceilidh Society and is a future trainee with CMS.

James Beattie has been an active and successful mooter throughout his university career. He also won the National Lord Jones Inter-Varsity Mooting Competition in 2019. He is a passionate activist and is a member of the university water polo team. He wishes to pursue a career in litigation.

Calum McArthur has mooted throughout his time at university, finishing as a finalist in the internal tournament. He also served as a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, during which time he chaired the Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee. He is an avid footballer and is the secretary of the Dundee Football Club.

The team said: “We are beyond delighted to have this unique opportunity. The Telders Moot not only gives us the rare privilege of appearing before some of the most esteemed Judges at the International Court of Justice, but this is an alternative to the usual dissertation. It is even more interesting to compete this year, as the case concerns elements of compensation, space law and climate change. It is a daunting prospect, and it will be a real challenge, but we know that robust teamwork and our continued passion for advocacy will see us through.”

The team are sponsored by their university law society this year. Society president, Mhairi-Louise Franklin said: “I am delighted to see four Dundee University Law Society members taking part in such a prestigious competition. DULS are pleased to be sponsoring their participation and look forward to seeing their progress. The Telders International Moot is a unique alternative to the traditional dissertation, and we are excited to see what our four members do with this opportunity. We are confident in their ability to succeed on behalf of DULS.”

The team were directed and coached by Dr Jacques Hartmann, senior lecturer in international law & security at the University. You can follow them on Instagram and Facebook.