Fight to the Finish! Top 8 Battle for the SLAM 2024 Grand Prize

Following a hard-fought round, the Regional Oral Final of the Sports Law Arbitration Moot (“SLAM 2024”) competition witnessed exemplary performances from all 16 participating teams. Competing amidst a pool of 50 other teams, these remarkable students showcased exceptional skill and dedication to secure their positions in the last 8, earning the opportunity to present their cases in an in-person hearing at the esteemed Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”), in front of leading sports lawyers, sports executives and judges.

The SLAM 2024 organising committee extends their appreciation to every team that participated in this highly competitive round. Each team, regardless of the outcome, demonstrated outstanding skills and commitment, contributing to the vibrant spirit of the competition.

A special acknowledgment goes out to the teams that narrowly missed the top 8, recognising their commendable efforts in presenting their arguments.

The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals promise thrilling matchups as the final 8 teams contend for the title of SLAM 2024 champions at the CAS in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 12-13 April 2024.

These teams, representing prestigious universities from around the world, have showcased exceptional talent and determination throughout the competition.

The universities whose teams have advanced to the in-person quarter-finals are:

University of Ghent (Belgium)
University of Chicago (USA)
O.P Jindal Global University (India)
UCLA School of Law (USA)
University of Essex (UK)
University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Australian National University (Australia)
University of Law (UK)

In recognition of their outstanding achievements, the winning team will receive a prize of £1,500, with £1,000 awarded to the runners-up.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the dedication of our esteemed panel of judges:

Additionally, the SLAM 2024 organising committee expresses gratitude to Charlie Kendrick (Paralegal at The Football Association & former LawInSport mentee), Chirayato Banerjee (Dual Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) & Judge) and Ian Laing (Associate at Lombardi Associates) for their invaluable contributions in helping to run the oral qualification rounds of the competition.

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We would also like to thank our sponsors for their support and commitment to the competition to help develop of the next generation of sports lawyers: