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SCHOOL OF LAW STUDENTS CELEBRATE SUCCESS IN INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITIONS

21/09/2026

The School of Law celebrated the achievements of its students in international moot court competitions at an event held in the Great Hall of the University of Athens on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

The event brought together students, academic staff and representatives of the legal profession to celebrate the School’s success in a wide range of international competitions during the 2025–2026 academic year.

Among those attending were Andreas Koutsolampros, President of the Athens Bar Association, and Ilias I Klappas, President of the Piraeus Bar Association.

Professor Gerasimos Siasos, Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, opened the event with a welcome address.

Professor Spyridon Vlachopoulos, member of the Administration Council, and Professor Konstantinos Christodoulou, Dean of the School of Law, also addressed the gathering.

The programme then turned to the individual competitions, with academic coordinators, coaches and participating students presenting the teams’ work and experiences:

Associate Professor Anastasios Gourgourinis

Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot

Adjunct Professor Stavros-Evdokimos Pantazopoulos

All-European International Humanitarian and Refugee Law Moot Court Competition

Associate Professor Georgios Kyriakopoulos

Monroe E Price Media Law Moot Court Competition

Associate Professor Emmanuel Perakis

European Law Moot Court Competition

Associate Professor Anastasios Gourgourinis

John H Jackson Moot Court Competition

Professor Antonios Karampatzos

Annual International Law School Mediation Tournament

Professor Maria Gavouneli

Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition

Assistant Professor Dimitrios Karambelas

International Roman Law Moot Court Competition

Professor Maria Gavouneli

Philip C Jessup International Moot Court Competition

Associate Professor Georgios Kyriakopoulos

Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition

Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition

Irini Kataki, law student

The Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament

In his welcome address, the Rector, Professor Gerasimos Siasos, said, among other things:

‘The School of Law’s strong presence in leading competitions organised by international bodies goes well beyond participation. Moot courts offer a demanding academic experience that calls for thorough preparation, sustained effort and a genuine commitment to the study of law. Every year, distinguished members of the School of Law work closely with our teams, alongside students who have competed in previous editions. This continuity is particularly valuable. Knowledge and experience are shared not only between academic staff and students, but also between successive generations of students. In this way, the School of Law has built a strong tradition of participation, collaboration and academic excellence.

On behalf of the University authorities, I would like to congratulate all our students, particularly the distinguished members of the School of Law who, alongside their teaching, research and other academic responsibilities, devote their time and expertise to supporting our teams. Their commitment provides our students with invaluable guidance and contributes to the University’s continued development, international engagement and academic advancement.

The dedication of the School of Law’s staff and students to academic excellence is a source of great pride for the University. It also supports our wider efforts as a public higher education institution to engage successfully with the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly international academic environment.’