2018 Regionals

39 teams took part in the 2018 regionals across 3 venues. These were hosted by the University of the West of England (Bristol), Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Law (London) on 10th February 2018. The teams highlighted in red qualified for the finals on 10th March.

Hosted by Sheffield Hallam University (Gillian Pastuch). Co-ordinator: Chris Baldwin. Teams: Aston,Birmingham, Central Lancashire, De Montfort,Derby, Hull,Keele, Law (Manchester), Leicester,Manchester Met, Northumbria, Nottingham Trent, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam, Sunderland.

Hosted by University of Law (London) (Aruna Verma). Co-ordinator: Johanne Thompson. Teams: Brighton, East Anglia, Greenwich, Hertfordshire, Kent, Law (Guildford),Law (Moorgate), Middlesex,Royal Holloway, South Bank London, Sussex,UCL.

Hosted by University of West of England (Bristol) (Marcus Keppel-Palmer). Co-ordinator: Matthew Parry. Teams: Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Law (Birmingham),Oxford Brookes, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Reading,  South Wales,West of England, Winchester, Worcester.

Full results can be downloaded here: Sheffield, London, Bristol.


Materials for the regionals:

Rules

Assessment criteria

Score and Feedback sheets

Interview memos

Please note that teams will not necessarily interview the clients in this order.

INTERVIEW 1: JAMAL/ SONI SINGH

MEMO

To:    Solicitors
From: Secretary
Re:    Appointment with Jamal/ Soni Singh

Jamal/ Soni Singh is a new client who has made an appointment to see you on Saturday 10th February 2018. S/he wants advice about monies owed. S/he says there is a lot of information and s/he would prefer to give that to you directly.

I have carried out a conflict check and found no conflicts. The client has been informed that this interview will cost £75 plus VAT and that any future work carried out by the firm will be charged at £200 plus VAT per hour.

INTERVIEW 2: SUNI MOORE

MEMO

To:    Solicitors
From: Secretary
Re:    Appointment with Suni Moore

Suni Moore is a new client who has made an appointment to see you on Saturday 10th February 2018. S/he wants advice about a refund on a holiday.

I have carried out a conflict check and found no conflicts. The client has been informed that this interview will cost £75 plus VAT and that any future work carried out by the firm will be charged at £200 plus VAT per hour.