From January 22 to 24, 2025, the 12th Asia-Pacific Regional Rounds of the Price Media Law Moot Court Competition took place successfully in the Philippines. The team from Peking University School of Transnational Law (STL) delivered an outstanding performance, securing a spot in the Top Four of the region and winning the Best Memorials award. The team member Liu Yuan was recognized as the 7th Best Oralist.
(The Top Four Achievement.)
Best Memorials Award
Student Liu Yuan received the Best Oralist (7th place) award
The Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot Court Competition (commonly known as Price Moot), was established by the University of Oxford in honour of Professor Monroe E. Price, the founder of its Programme in Comparative Media Law & Policy. Since its establishment in 2008, the competition has provided a platform for law students worldwide to explore and debate pressing human rights issues in the digital age, particularly concerning freedom of speech, privacy rights, data protection, and international human rights law.
(The team members with their coach, Professor Qiu Xiaoya)
The STL moot court team was formed in July 2024 under the guidance of Moot Court Program Director, Professor Qiu Xiaoya, and C.V. Starr Senior Lecturer, Professor Pu Jinke. The team was coached by student coach Li Yaxin (Class of 2022), with team members including Guo Xiaoqi(Class of 2023), Shao Yingqi(Class of 2023), He Xun(Class of 2023), and Liu Yuan (Class of 2023).
（The team members with their coach, Professor Pu Jinke, and student coach Li Yaxin during preparation training)
During the preparation phase, the team faced intense time constraints and a heavy research workload. Despite these challenges, they worked together diligently to craft their written submissions. As the competition moved into the oral rounds, the team maintained a rigorous training schedule even amid the pressures of final exams. They focused on refining their responses to judicial questioning, mastering time management, and upholding courtroom decorum.
The competition officially commenced on January 22, with the STL team facing off against strong opponents, including Shandong University, the University of the Philippines (2024 world champions in the Jessup International Law Moot and Stetson International Environmental Moot), and Ateneo de Zamboanga University. With their strong legal expertise and well-structured arguments, STL’s representatives impressed the judges and advanced to the semifinals. There, they competed against Singapore Management University (SMU), a multiple-time global champion. Despite an intense and highly competitive match, STL narrowly missed the final round, concluding their journey in the Top Four.
(The semifinal match against Singapore Management. University.)
(Award Ceremony)
The team’s success is a testament to their rigorous preparation, legal acumen, and unwavering teamwork. With the Asia-Pacific rounds concluded, the team will now shift focus to the International Rounds, set to take place at Oxford in April 2025. They are determined to build on their achievements and strive for excellence on the global stage.
Congratulations once again to the STL team on their remarkable performance, and best wishes for continued success in the international rounds!
