This year’s competition will be judged by Michael D Anderson KC, a graduate of the university and an experienced criminal advocate who was called to the bar in 2006 and took silk in 2022. 

Prior to calling to the bar, Mr Anderson practised as a criminal defence solicitor for nine years. With over 25 years of experience conducting jury trials, he regularly appears in serious criminal cases including murder, rape, assault, fraud and drug offences, and has been involved in some of Scotland’s most complex and high-profile criminal trials. 

The moot will focus on criminal law, with the scenario written by Dr Graeme Browne of the University of Aberdeen School of Law.

Attendance is free but spaces are limited. Twenty-five competitor seats are available, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis through a Google Form sign-up.

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