Every year, the University of Oxford organizes the "Price Media Law Moot Court Programme", a competition that challenges students to engage in comparative research of legal standards at the national, regional and international levels, and to develop their arguments (in written and oral forms) on cutting-edge questions in media and Information, Communication and Technology law.

The USEK team has to participate first at the Regional Rounds for the Middle East. After they qualify, they will participate in the International Rounds held in Oxford, England.

Teams prepare written and oral pleadings arguing both the Applicant and Respondent positions.

USEK Faculty of Law team consists of six participants, four of whom are oralists and two of whom are "of counsel"; the latter’s objective is to help with research and written submissions (Memoranda). The "of counsel" is also a backup oralist at the competition.

Serving on the team is a two-semester commitment, beginning in the fall semester. The fall semester is mandatory as the team must pass through the Middle East Rounds. If the team is qualified, the International Rounds will be held during the spring semester.

Coaches / Faculty Contact:
Mr. Sean Mills
seanmills@usek.edu.lb
Dr. Marianne Hanna
mariannehanna@usek.edu.lb

Selection:
Tryouts for the team are held in the beginning of the fall semester, usually around September, and are open to students in good standing in their second, third or fourth year of law studies.

Candidates should satisfy the following prerequisites:

• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Be used to public speaking
• Have good research skills and sense of legal analysis
• Have a high level of discipline and dedication

Competition Timeline (11th Edition of the Price Media Moot Court):
(Check the competition website for exact dates.)

• Problem released: August 2017
• Deadline for submission of Applicant ‘s and Respondent’s Memoranda: 22 January 2018
• Middle East Regional Rounds: 30 January till 2 February 2018
• Qualification to the International Rounds Confirmed by: 19 February 2018
• International Rounds: 9 till 13 April 2018

Academic credit:
Three credits units (fall semester).

Meetings:
Team members meet with their professor at least twice a week, but will be expected to meet additional times, including weekends, on an as-needed basis. Meetings will involve a combination of instruction, discussion, and practice.

Expenses:
USEK Faculty of Law pays reasonable travel expenses for participants to attend the Middle East Rounds and International Rounds of the competition in Oxford once qualified.

Price Media Competition – Middle East Rounds 2018: 30 January – 2 February, 2018, Lebanon
Team Members: Alina Korkomaz, Rafca Nawfal, Marilyne Zgheib, Roana Tarabay, Rosette Mouawad
The Team was the only Lebanese team nominated, after the Regional rounds, to participate in the International Rounds that will take place at Oxford University.

Price Media Competition – International Rounds 2018: 9-13 April, 2018, Oxford
Team Members: Alina Korkomaz, Rafca Nawfal, Marilyne Zgheib, Roana Tarabay, Rosette Mouawad