Paula Sparks World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights

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Paula Sparks World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights

Train Future Generations of Lawyers in Animal Rights Advocacy

30/03/2026

After months of preparation culminating in an incredible display of knowledge and skill, the Sparks @ UoB saw some spectacular negotiation and advocacy! While we are proud of each and every participant for their efforts, we are especially excited to announce the winners of this year’s competitions👏

Stay tuned for more updates from the event.

09/03/2026

As part of the 2nd edition of the Sparks Moot, hosted by the Multispecies Collective (led by Dr. Iyan Offor) at of Birmingham , we are pleased to present a series of expert talks and panel discussions bringing together leading scholars and practitioners working in law, policy, and animal protection.

📅 10–12 March 2026
📍 Birmingham, UK

Across three days, speakers will explore questions of international law, constitutional law, comparative animal law, social policy, animal ethics, and animal science.
Through these discussions, the Sparks Moot aims to foster deeper engagement with the evolving role of law, policy, and science in advancing animal protection globally.
We warmly invite participants, delegates, and members of the general audience to join the conversation.
🔗 Register to attend as an audience member: https://forms.gle/63S5Zpp7ANDa4ywi8
Limited spots available. You can attend online too. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

25/02/2026

As part of the 2nd edition of the Sparks Moot (Sparks University of Birmingham ), hosted by the the Multispecies Collective (led by Dr. Iyan Offor) at the Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, we are delighted to host a special Animal Ethics Panel Discussion.

📅 11 March 2026
📍 Birmingham, UK

Bringing together leading scholars in philosophy and jurisprudence, this panel will explore the moral and legal foundations of animal rights and personhood.

Our esteemed speakers will include Dr. Oscar Horta, Prof. Visa Kurki, Dr. Tomislav Nedić, and Dr. Dinesh Wadiwel.

This discussion promises to deepen critical engagement with the ethical questions shaping the future of animal protection globally.

We warmly invite everyone to join the conversation!

🔗 Register to attend: https://forms.gle/63S5Zpp7ANDa4ywi8

Limited spots available. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

06/02/2026

We are beyond excited to announce our esteemed keynote speakers for the Sparks @ UoB 👇

We will get to hear a range of perspectives from law, policy, and ethics experts as part of this ground-breaking three-day event which will be held at the University of Birmingham, in association with The Multispecies Collective (led by Dr. Iyan Offor).

OPENING ADDRESS
Ms. Ingrid Newkirk, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1: INTERNATIONAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES
by Director Anees Ahmed (Chief of the Rule of Law and Security Institutions, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS))

KEYNOTE PANEL: ANIMALS IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (JUDICIAL INSIGHTS)
with Vice President Karla Andrade (Vice President of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador) & Prof. David Bilchitz (Professor of Law at the Universities of Johannesburg and Reading | former Judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2: ANIMAL LAW
by Prof. David Favre (Professor of Law at Michigan State University (MSU))

We can’t wait to welcome you to the second edition of the Sparks Moot!
If you would like to participate in one of our competitions, please send us your application using this link: 🔗 https://forms.gle/Kp48A625RN5d12fp8
If you would like to attend as an audience member, please use this link to send your application: 🔗
https://forms.gle/63S5Zpp7ANDa4ywi8
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30/01/2026

Want to participate in the Sparks Moot but money is a barrier?

📣 We’ve got you! A few merit-and-needs-based fee waivers are available.

Email [email protected] by 9th Feb, 11:59 pm CET, for further information on applying.

11/01/2026

The second edition of the Sparks Moot, hosted by The Multispecies Collective (led by Dr. Iyan Offor) of Birmingham School of Law, University of Birmingham, is back for a second edition!

📅10-12 March 2026
📍Birmingham, UK

Join us in exploring animal rights and their interplay with other areas of global concern, including, among others, human rights and environmental protection…

•⁠ ⁠Moot Court Competition 🧑‍⚖️
The world’s first moot court competition on international law and animal rights is back! An expertly-drafted moot problem has been shared, posing an inter-state conflict in fictitious version of our world in which International Animal Rights Law instruments exist (in addition to ouri real-world instruments).

•⁠ ⁠Policy Negotiation Competition [NEW for 2025-2026!] 🤝
Students in non-legal fields can get involved with our new Policy Negotiation Competition, introduced due to popular demand. Based on the UN SDGs, this competition has a focus on developing policies relating to topical animal rights issues.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the second edition of the Sparks Moot!

Registration link - https://forms.gle/Kp48A625RN5d12fp8

Registrations will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, and will close once when all spots have been taken.

We have also made a limited number of merit-and-needs-based fee waivers available for in-person participation in the moot court competition. For more information on applying, please email [email protected].

You can register as general audience too.
🔗https://forms.gle/rmaUkkXQHpbYnBHm8

02/01/2026

Wishing you all a Happy New Year 🎆 Together let’s create a kinder world for human and non-human animals alike.

30/12/2025

Our Training Courses have now concluded, bringing together participants from four continents.

Over the past few weeks, participants strengthened their skills by exploring:
- how to effectively coach a team for a moot court and/or policy negotiation competition;
- how to prepare for a moot court and/or policy negotiation competition, including practical guidance on enhancing written submissions and oral advocacy skills.

We extend our sincere thanks to all of our engaged participants. We are especially grateful to our expert instructors for generously sharing their valuable insights and experience with the participants.

24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Wishing you warmth, peace, and togetherness this season.

12/11/2025

Join leading experts for a one-hour webinar exploring how law, culture, and science shape animal protection across Africa.
Hosted by the World Moot on International Law and Animal Rights, in collaboration with Africa Animal Media, the session features two thought-provoking segments:
🐾 Animal Rights within the African Context
🔬 Animal Rights and Science

Registration link: https://forms.gle/iztKrpL3F6yhwGDY9

05/11/2025

Want to take part in the Sparks Moot but money is a barrier?

📣 Exciting news!

We are offering a limited number of merit-based fee waivers for those who would otherwise not be able to participate.

Enquire via email for the application instructions 👉 [email protected]

Applications close on 14 November, 11:59 pm CET.

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