We were pleased to have two representatives of the firm serve as judges at the 10th anniversary of the Lord Jones Inter‑Varsity Moot Competition, hosted by Dundee University Law School and sponsored by Thorntons. Competitors from seven Scottish universities delivered submissions in a demanding medical negligence appeal addressing issues of informed consent, professional standards, and systems liability before an Inner House‑style bench.
Nadine Montgomery, medical negligence solicitor and pursuer in the landmark UK Supreme Court case that reshaped the law on informed consent, joined Cameron Irons, criminal defence solicitor and Past President of Dundee University Law School, in judging the preliminary rounds.
The final, presided over by Lord Weir, brought together outstanding teams from the University of Strathclyde and the hosting institution, Dundee University. After an impressive and closely argued moot, Dundee emerged as the winners, securing the Lord Jones Trophy.
As Scotland’s largest mooting competition, the event honours the legacy of Lord Michael Jones, who championed opportunities for students to develop and refine their advocacy skills.
As a specialist litigation firm, Levy & McRae are always proud to support the next generation of Scottish lawyers and to contribute to competitions that demonstrate the enduring value of skilled legal advocacy.
