PILnet Mental Health Discrimination Moot Competition

Mental Health Discrimination Moot Competition – PILnet

PILnet is organizing a Moot Competition focused on mental health discrimination. This moot competition aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues within the legal context, providing students with the opportunity to apply their legal knowledge for the public interest. Participants will engage in simulated litigation proceedings that focus on legal recourse for individuals experiencing discrimination due to mental health conditions, exploring the intersection of law and mental health advocacy.

Application Form

To apply for the competition, please fill out the Application Form by March 20, 2026.

Eligibility & Moot Details

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate law students and Juris Doctor candidates studying in Hong Kong.

Team Structure: Each team consists of 2 members. Students are responsible for forming their own teams, with one acting as leading counsel and one acting as junior counsel. Members of each team are not required to be studying at the same university. Teams shall be responsible for allocating the roles amongst themselves. Each team’s application will be assessed as one joint application (i.e. individual members of one team will not be assessed independently).

Competition Structure: A maximum of ten teams (20 students) will be selected to compete in the moot competition based on their academic ability and interest in public interest law and mental health matters. Teams chosen to participate will be notified and provided with a copy of the moot problem closer to the competition date.

Important Dates