The Tenth UK Mediation Skills Competition for UK Law Students
The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators (WCA) Tenth UK Mediation Skills Competition for UK Law Students
was held at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC)
in London from 23 – 25 January 2026
The results were:
Winning Team
Kings Chambers
Finalist
Fordham University School of Law
Best University Team
City Law School, City St George’s University
Karl Davies Memorial Award – Most creative solution proposed in a mediation session
Linklaters LLP
Best Mediation Advocacy Skills (Team)
University of Durham School of Law
Special Awards
Best Advocate (participant voted) special award
Amy Rees (Kings Chambers)
Best Role Play (participant voted) special award & Organising Committee’s Award
Sharandeep Sahota
Special Award
Head Judge and for his contribution to Mediation
Michel Kallipetis KC
The Master congratulates all who entered for the high standard achieved and hopes that everyone found the weekend both enjoyable and valuable as a learning experience.
The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators would like to express our thanks to our sponsors – especially Falcon Chambers, CIArb and IDRC – for their support.
