Background

The Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch Intervarsity ADR Moot Competition was established to provide students with a transformative experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), focusing on mediation and negotiation. It is an initiative of Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (WADR), an organization dedicated to empowering ADR professionals, particularly women, across Africa. WADR promotes non-adversarial dispute resolution mechanisms and fosters a community of skilled mediators and arbitrators.

The moot competition is named in honor of Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch, a distinguished jurist and former judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC). She is globally recognized for her commitment to peacemaking, mediation, and arbitration. Her dedication to advancing ADR methodologies serves as an inspiration to aspiring legal professionals.

USIU-Africa has been strategically positioned as a center of excellence in ADR, providing a robust academic environment that nurtures the next generation of dispute resolution practitioners. With a strong focus on international law, trade, and conflict resolution, USIU-Africa is the ideal host for the 2025 edition of the moot competition, reinforcing its commitment to practical legal education and regional integration.

Introduction

The Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch Intervarsity ADR Moot Competition 2025 is an event that brings together law and dispute resolution students from across Africa and beyond to engage in simulated mediation proceedings. This year’s competition will focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the key role of mediation in resolving trade and regional disputes.

Building on the success of previous editions, the 2025 competition will be hosted at USIU-Africa’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SSHS) in collaboration with Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (WADR). The competition aims to provide students with a unique platform to develop practical mediation skills, engage with leading ADR professionals, and contribute to Africa’s growing culture of alternative dispute resolution.

This event presents a unique opportunity for partners and sponsors to support the advancement of ADR education, trade dispute resolution, and youth empowerment, while also gaining visibility among the next generation of mediators, legal practitioners, policymakers, and business leaders.

Why Sponsor or Partner with Us?

Supporting the Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch Intervarsity ADR Moot Competition 2025 offers your organization:

• Brand Visibility: Gain exposure to a diverse audience, including legal professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and students from across Africa.
• Thought Leadership: Position your organization as a champion of peacebuilding, trade facilitation, and ADR.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with key stakeholders, government bodies, legal firms, and ADR practitioners.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Impact: Support the development of young legal minds and contribute to the success of AfCFTA through dispute resolution education.
• Talent Pipeline: Connect with top university students specializing in mediation and ADR, creating potential recruitment opportunities.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Moot Competition

• Mediation Rounds: Top universities competing in simulated mediation cases focused on trade and regional dispute resolution.
• Workshops & Training: Sessions led by experienced mediators, arbitrators, and legal, cross-border trade experts.
• Panel Discussions: Industry professionals discussing AfCFTA, ADR, and commercial mediation, and cross-border trade challenges.
• Networking & Career Opportunities: Interaction with law firms, ADR and Trade institutions, corporate legal teams, and policymakers.
• Mediation Awards: Recognizing outstanding mediators and best-performing teams.

Expected Participants & Audience

• University students from leading law, Conflict Resolution, International Relations, and business schools across Africa and beyond.
• Legal professionals & ADR practitioners (law firms, arbitrators, mediators, policymakers).
• Government & trade representatives focused on AfCFTA implementation.
• Corporate leaders & business associations engaged in cross-border trade.
• Academic institutions & research organizations working on ADR and dispute resolution.

Media & Publicity

The event will receive wide media coverage, including:

• Press Releases in major legal and business publications.
• Social Media Campaigns reaching thousands of professionals and students.
• University & Partner Websites for event promotions.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

We invite you to partner with us in shaping the future of ADR in Africa. Your support will contribute to a transformative platform that fosters peaceful dispute resolution, trade development, and regional cooperation.

For partnership and sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

• Email: ljamoot@usiu.ac.ke
• Phone: +254 704 481 237 | +254 791 166 923