Reem Bahdi

Argue, negotiate, represent: how mooting competitions shape Windsor Law students

students and judges pose in the courtroom after a moot competitionMark Jones and his co-counsel stand with moot judges and opposing counsel after completing the preliminary round of the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot. (SUBMITTED BY MARK JONES/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

For students at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, mooting and negotiation competitions are more than academic exercises — they are integral to how students grow into confident, capable legal professionals.

Mooting, a simulated court hearing usually focused on appeals, challenges students to think critically, advocate persuasively and navigate complex legal and ethical issues under pressure.

Windsor Law Career Fair draws 170-plus employers, showcases strength of law school community

Windsor Law Career Fair at Caesars WindsorStudents connect with potential employers at the annual Windsor Law Career Fair, held at Caesars Windsor. The event brought together employers, alumni and students for networking and career exploration. (SARA MEIKLE/University of Windsor)

By Sara Meikle

Each year, the Windsor Law community comes together in a show of mentorship, opportunity and connection that reflects the school’s deep commitment to its students and alumni.

The Windsor Law Career Fair returned March 4 at Caesars Windsor, drawing nearly 300 students — the largest turnout in the event’s history — along with alumni and employers for a day of panels, roundtables and one-on-one networking.