National Moot Court Competition
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We are thrilled to announce the return of the NMCC for its 5th edition!
This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced and new mooters to showcase their pleading skills and Competition law knowledge within a simulated courtroom setting. Participate in a Local Round organized by your Local Group for a chance to advance to the National Round, hosted by ELSA the Netherlands in partnership with De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek.
We are grateful for De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek’s continued support over the years, helping us make this project a success!
FAQ
How do I compete?
Teams will compete in Local Rounds hosted by their respective ELSA groups at their universities. In addition to oral arguments, a Written Submission is required. This year’s participating Local Groups include ELSA Amsterdam,
ELSA Groningen, ELSA Tilburg, and ELSA Maastricht.
How do I apply?
ELSA Amsterdam
ELSA Groningen
ELSA Tilburg
ELSA Maastricht
ELSA Netherlands does not handle applications for the Local Rounds. Submit team applications by October 29th at 23:59. Visit your Local Group’s Instagram for the application form, which are also available on the links above. Good luck!
Join us! Check out the rules & the case for the 2024/2025 edition
NMCC Participant Testimonials
Let’s get inspired.
Having competed in the NMCC twice over, once reaching the grand finals at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, I can confidently say that it is one of the most rewarding mooting experiences. EU Competition Law is an exciting field, and ELSA the Netherlands picks some of the most interesting issues, offering a steep learning curve.
NMCC cases go beyond straightforward legal analysis and pushes you to think about the larger development of competition and anti-trust. I’ve had a great time competing and would recommend it to any aspiring EU lawyer.
Meet Sreenath
My name is Ioana Pacurar and I am a 3rd year ELS student at Maastricht University. I decided to compete in the NMCC in my second year with 2 other teammates. This competition was a great opportunity as I have gained knowledge on how to plead, answer the judges’ questions and write a concise, organized and logical memorandum. Moreover, it has developed my public speaking, time management, organizational and team player skills as these assets are required for a successful mooting team. Lastly, it has peaked my interest with regard to competition law, becoming one of the fields I am considering in pursuing in the future.
NMCC cases go beyond straightforward legal analysis and pushes you to think about the larger development of competition and anti-trust. I’ve had a great time competing and would recommend it to any aspiring EU lawyer.
Meet Ioana
The NMCC was an immaculate experience for my team and me, allowing us to dive into the world of EU and Competition Law, while gaining strong mooting skills.
Thanks to the competition, I was able to compete on the local and national level, meet participants from all around the Dutch ELSA network, and plead in the offices of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek.
I strongly recommend NMCC to everyone who is passionate about expanding their knowledge of European Law, as well legal oracy!
Meet Marcel
Our main partner
National Moot Court Competition Main Partner | De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
