Co-sponsored by Shanghai Law Society and Shanghai University, organized by Shanghai University Law School, the 18th “Golden Law Hammer Cup” Moot Court Competition between colleges and universities nationwide was held in Shanghai on April 20-21, 2024. The Faculty of Law team of Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) participated in the final as the first university team in Hong Kong and Macao, and won the 2nd Prize in the preliminary round. The participating institutions covered most of the universities of Project 985 and the universities which obtained Grade A or above in assessment of legal disciplines in Yangtze River Delta region. In detail, 56 universities participated in the undergraduate group and 34 universities participated in the graduate group.
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Group Photo of the Faculty of Law team of M.U.S.T.
(From left: Assistant Professor Xue Wenchao, Lin Gaohui, Liao Huiruolan, Zhao Jiawen, Li Linlin)
The Faculty of Law team of M.U.S.T. won the preliminary round of the competition on 28 March and advanced to the final. The team was composed of four students: Lin Gaohui, Liao Huiruolan, Zhao Jiawen, and Li Linlin, with Assistant Professor Xue Wenchao as the instructor. In the final, the team’s professional performance made a lasting impression on the judges of the organizing committee, showcasing the distinctive style of M.U.S.T. students. Li Linlin, representing the participating students, delivered a speech at the competition’s award ceremony. She expressed gratitude to the competition for offering valuable learning and training opportunities to the students. She adeptly applied her acquired knowledge, effectively enhancing her practical skills and professional competence.
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Award Ceremony (The team representing the Faculty of Law of M.U.S.T. is on the far right.)
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Student Li Linlin from the Faculty of Law team spoke as a representative of the participants.
The 18th “Golden Law Hammer Cup” Competition between colleges and universities nationwide was established by Shanghai University Law School in May 2009. It is the earliest and most influential cross-regional moot court competition held in East China. After 14 years and 17 sessions, it has developed a comprehensive organization and implementation plan for moot court competitions without drafts, rehearsals, and real cases. In recent years, the competition’s influence has grown, garnering extensive attention and in-depth coverage from authoritative news media such as People’s Daily. The exceptional performance of the Faculty of Law's representative team reflects the high teaching standards and overall strength of the Faculty of Law at M.U.S.T.. Moving forward, the Faculty of Law will continue to prioritize practice-oriented teaching activities, actively engage in international competitions, broaden students’ global perspectives, and enhance students’ research and learning capabilities.
