Bond University law students proved once again why the school is notorious for its law programs, taking home Best Defence Counsel and Best Oralist at the International Criminal Court Trial Competition in The Hague.

The competition was held Feb. 14-19, where 18 universities competed from 14 different countries, including Bond University and Canada’s Osgoode Hall.

The International Criminal Court Trial Competition allows top law students from around the world to improve their knowledge of the ICC and its proceedings.

Bond University’s mooter Ashleigh Light received accolades as Best Oralist, making this the second year in a row that Bond has won this International speaking prize. The university also won the award for Best Defence Counsel. Bond University was the only team besides Osgood Hall to win two out of the six awards available.

The Bond University team consisted of Light as Defence counsel, Daniel Ryan for the Prosecution, Hannah Maher as the Victims’ Counsel, Rowan Kendell as Researcher, Sarah Bond as Researcher and Senior Teaching Fellow Joseph Crowley as Coach.