Mock Mediation Grand Final
For the second year running, our girls have made it to the Grand Final of the Law Society of NSW’s Mock Mediation Competition. After winning last year, the pressure was on for this year’s team to retain the trophy. The girls were fairly anxious as we boarded the train to Sydney University. We were to compete against Trinity College, who had flown down the night before from Lismore to compete.
Our Mediation went well with lots of emotion and the girls role played their parts to perfection. Rhiannon and Celine acted as competent mediators, taking the parties through the process of coming to a resolution to the scenario. Khianna and Kayla were valiant in their efforts to negotiate a convincing argument against Niamh and Jasmin, who were equally brilliant.
After an exciting conclusion, we faced a nervous wait outside while Trinity College took part in their Mediation. We went down to their preparation room when they had finished to meet them all and wish them luck. At the presentation both schools gathered together and after a close decision, it was decided that Trinity College was victorious. We received $300 prize money as Runners Up on the day.
I would like to congratulate the girls on a terrific year. Out of a total of 500 possible points in the first five rounds, the team scored 485! An outstanding effort. A big thank you to our other team members, Lacey, Mya, Olivia, Isabella and Gabby for their participation this year.
Jason Muller – Mock Mediation Coordinator