Edinburgh European Law LLM team compete in European Law Moot Court Regional Finals
Wed 25 February 2026
A team from the Edinburgh Law School’s LLM in European Law competed in the Regional Finals of the European Law Moot Court, one of the most prestigious competitions in European Union law.
Mia Schäfer, Jake Pluim, Fergus McCorquodale and Klára Pitoňáková travelled to Bucharest from 19–21 February 2026, where they presented submissions on a mock preliminary reference question dealing with fundamental rights, data protection and capital movements. A testament to their dedication, hard work and mooting skills, the team reached the final in Bucharest, narrowly missing out on a place in the Grand Final in Luxembourg. The Bucharest final was presided over by lon Gâlea, President of Chamber at the General Court.
The European Law Moot Court attracts up to 100 teams from universities across Europe and beyond each year. The overall final is held before judges at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg each spring.
Find out more about the competition
European Law Moot Court website
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