Posted by The Law School
6 October 2026The Law School is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our internal Client Interviewing Competition, open to students in all years of study.
This competition is quite different from a traditional moot. There is less emphasis on legal argument and more on how you interact with a client: listening, asking the right questions and giving clear advice.
There are two rounds to this internal competition. Students will compete in teams of two, interviewing and advising a “client”. The winning team will go on to represent the University of Exeter in the 2027 Client Interviewing Competition for England and Wales.
The national competition begins with regional heats in the week commencing Monday 8 February 2027. The top teams then progress to the national final, which takes place on Sunday 7 March 2027 at the University of Sussex.
Why take part?
The ability to interview and advise a client effectively is an important professional skill used by solicitors, barristers and professionals across a wide range of careers. The competition provides an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills including:
TO ENTER
You can either enter with a teammate of your choice or apply individually, in which case I will try to pair you with another student where possible. Teams that reach the final internal round will receive coaching ahead of the final. The team that goes on to represent the University will receive coaching at each stage of the national competition.
Simply email mooting@exeter.ac.uk with:
Your email must use the subject heading: CLIENT INTERVIEWING COMPETITION
Registration deadline: 16th October 2026
No previous mooting or interviewing experience is required.
Once registration has closed, a competition timetable will be circulated to participating teams. Further instructions will be sent to teams ahead of the first round.
If you have any questions, please contact mooting@exeter.ac.uk.