University of Ghana School of Law Wins National 2025 Jessup Ghana Moot Court Competition, Presents Trophy to VC

Winners of the 2025 Jessup Ghana Moot Court Competition from the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) called on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo and University Management to present their championship trophy.

The meeting highlighted the team’s outstanding achievement at the prestigious competition, which featured seven law schools, including KNUST, UCC, UPSA, GIMPA, Mountcrest and Wisconsin.

Providing an overview of the competition, the Head of the Department for International Legal Studies, Dr. Kweku Ainuson and faculty trainer, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, noted that the Jessup is a globally recognised moot court competition for law students, structured around both written and oral arguments, culminating in an international round held in Washington, D.C. Teams submit their written arguments for examination, which contribute to their overall score before competing in oral rounds.

Dr. Srem-Sai highlighted that the UGSoL team excelled in both written and oral arguments, securing the Best Memorial Award for their written submissions and producing the Best Oralist of the competition. As part of their prize, the team received a trophy and a cash award of $500. With the international competition set for March in Washington, D.C., he called for the continued support of University Management.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed great pride in the achievements of the team and commended the UGSoL faculty for their dedication in preparing the students. While encouraging them to strive for excellence on the global stage, she reminded them that expectations would be even higher at the international level but urged them to make UG, their families and Ghana proud.

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), Prof. Gordon Awandare, reiterated UG’s pride in its legacy as the country’s premier University and one of Africa’s leading institutions, while encouraging the students to set a benchmark for future competitors.

Registrar, Mrs. Emelia N. K. Agyei-Mensah and Director of Academic Affairs, Mrs, Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah, took turns to congratulate the students and wish them well in the international competition. Present at the meeting were Mr. Augustine Kidisil, Lecturer, University of Ghana School of Law, as well as officers of UGSoL, the Vice-Chancellor’s office and the Public Affairs Directorate.