Our team of 5 LLBs has won the 2025 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition after competing in the finals on Saturday, 5 April 2025, in Washington, D.C.. The Jessup moot is the world’s largest and most prestigious moot court competition, drawing law students from across the globe to tackle pressing international legal challenges.

Organised by SMUYPHSL’s Centre for Commercial Law in Asia (CCLA), Prof Pollman delivered a compelling lecture on how law and culture shape systems for ventures that do not reach successful exits; exploring mechanisms such as bankruptcy alternatives, soft-landing acquisitions, and acqui-hires - highlighting how entrepreneurs and investors can “fail with honour” and redeploy capital efficiently across jurisdictions, including Singapore.

Associate Professor Tan’s term will run from 2025 to 2027. He was previously Singapore’s alternate representative for two terms from 2019 to 2024. This prestigious appointment marks another significant achievement in Associate Professor Tan's illustrious career defined by his contributions to legal education, public policy, and human rights advocacy.

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Interdisciplinary Legal Education & Research In a New Era of Diversification
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