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18 October 2006 - Last month students from the University of Newcastle’s Law School scooped the pool in the prestigious Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot. A mock trial on demanding constitutional law issues, against a number of top class teams from across the country, saw Newcastle win the Grand Final in Melbourne.
One of the sponsors of the competition, the Constitution Education Fund Australia (CEFA) traveled to Newcastle University to congratulate and praise this year’s team. Deputy Executive Director Noel Hadjimichael, accompanied by Ms Farah Sultan (one of CEFA’s volunteer scholars) said the trip was worth it. “Newcastle law school has the track record on the big issues: national competitions, excellence in research and student recognition.” “Newcastle law school has the track record on the big issues: national competitions, excellence in research and student recognition.” “We traveled from our national base in Sydney for a chance to say thank you to these outstanding young Australians.” Mr Hadjimichael noted. The Sir Harry Gibbs Moot is one of the top two competitions regarding the Constitution – it is demanding and requires quick thinking from the participants. Mr Hadjimichael concluded: “It is no surprise that at least two Newcastle students are in the top ten in this year’s Governor General’s National Essay Competition – being judged this month.” For more media comment contact Noel Hadjimcihael on 0417 014 579 or office 02 9251 8511. Mr Hadjimichael will be in the Hunter between 12 noon and 3:30 pm, He will be at the University of Newcastle reception between 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Mr Hadjimichael is Director of the Governor General’s Awards Program and Deputy of CEFA – a national civics education body with Trustees of the caliber of author Tom Keneally and former ICAC Commissioner Barry O’Keefe. |
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