The Monash Law Students’ Society (‘LSS’) is committed to supporting our students as they represent Monash Law on the national stage. The External Mooting Fund is designed to ease the financial burden of competing in prestigious moots across Australia.
What is the EMF?
The EMF provides financial assistance to LLB and JD students participating in external moots – competitions held within Australia that are not organised by Monash University.
Whether you are heading to Sydney for a constitutional law moot or Brisbane for a witness examination, we are here to help you get there.
What We Cover
Eligible students can receive funding to assist with:
- Registration Fees: The prescribed costs required to enter the competition.
- Travel Expenses: Costs associated with transport and accommodation for the duration of the moot.
Note: Funding is granted at the discretion of the LSS Executive (in close consultation with the President, Treasurer, and Competitions Directors). The LSS is not responsible for expenses incurred outside the agreed-upon purpose.
Your Obligations
Recipients of the EMF are ambassadors for the Monash LSS. As part of the funding agreement, supported students must:
- Use Funds Appropriately: Ensure all allocated money is used strictly for the agreed-upon registration or travel costs.
- Public Acknowledgement: Include a reference to the LSS in any public marketing or social media posts regarding the competition.
- Example: Mentioning the LSS’s support in a LinkedIn post celebrating your team’s achievements.
- Prompt Reporting: Send all invoices and expense receipts to the LSS Treasurer promptly to facilitate payment or reimbursement.
How to Apply
If you have been accepted into an external moot and require financial support, follow these steps:
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Review the competition details and estimate your total registration and travel costs. |
| 2 | Contact the LSS Competitions team to express interest in the EMF. |
| 3 | If approved, sign the Funding Agreement to formalise the amount and purpose of the grant. |
| 4 | Submit your receipts/invoices to the Treasurer for processing. |