BM-ICCC has Lost one of its Founding Leaders
Sir Geoffrey Bindman passed on November 4, 2025 in London.
Sir Geoffrey was the first president of the England Wales Client Interviewing Competition. He started in 1982 and continued to attend Board Meetings through last year. Due to his leadership, England-Wales became one of the charter members of the International Client Counseling Competition in 1986.
Sir Geoffrey’s career as a human rights lawyer is recognized worldwide, as is his prolific publication of books and articles.
If you want a role model for a meaningful life and career, Sir Geoffrey’s legacy is worth deep study.
Some articles on his life include:
Forrest S. Mosten
Chair
Sir Geoffrey was the first president of the England Wales Client Interviewing Competition. He started in 1982 and continued to attend Board Meetings through last year. Due to his leadership, England-Wales became one of the charter members of the International Client Counseling Competition in 1986.
Sir Geoffrey’s career as a human rights lawyer is recognized worldwide, as is his prolific publication of books and articles.
If you want a role model for a meaningful life and career, Sir Geoffrey’s legacy is worth deep study.
Some articles on his life include:
- Sir Geoffrey Bindman
- 'I'm not sure I wanted to be a lawyer - but I had a feeling for justice'
- The legal profession - feast and famine
Forrest S. Mosten
Chair
Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia, is situated in the northern part of the country along the Sava River. With a history spanning over a millennium, the city features its medieval Upper Town and numerous cultural landmarks that reflect its long and diverse past. Being located in the center of Croatia’s horseshoe-shaped territory, Zagreb’s position reveals the richness of Croatian culture, shaped by Mediterranean, Turkish, and Austro-Hungarian influences. Its streets combine historical charm with lively public squares and green central parks.
The next international client consultation competition will be hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb. The topic for the competition will be use "Use of Land". Founded in 1776, the Faculty of Law in Zagreb is the oldest and most prestigious law school in Croatia. It offers comprehensive legal education and is a leading center for research in civil, public, and international law. With strong international ties and a tradition of academic excellence, it plays a key role in shaping the region’s legal landscape.
It is symbolic that the competition will be held in 2026, the year when the Faculty of Law and the University of Zagreb celebrate their 250th anniversary. Unfortunately, its beautiful central building was damaged in the 2020 earthquake and is currently out of use. The current main building, situated on the same square located in the very center of Zagreb, will serve as one of the two venues for the competition, with the Croatian State Archives as the second venue, just a five-minute walk away.
The Croatian State Archives is situated in an Art Nouveau building completed in 1913. It originally functioned as the National and University Library, featuring an elegant facade, a grand entrance hall, and richly decorated interior spaces. Today, it safeguards Croatia’s most important historical documents. In recent years, it has generously welcomed the Faculty to hold various events on its premises.
The organizational work for next year’s competition is already underway. The official website is expected to launch in the northern autumn of 2025 and will provide detailed information on travel and accommodations. In the meantime, any questions can be directed to the Croatian national representative and main organizer Juraj Brozović, PhD (j[email protected]).
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The Brown Mosten International Client Consultation Competition is an annual competition for the winners of national competitions across the world. It provides an exciting opportunity for law students to learn and practice interviewing and counselling skills as well as to meet student and newly-trained lawyers from an amazing range of nations and cultures. In recent years, law students from 38 countries have taken part: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, England, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Irish Republic, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan and Wales. Each year has a different law subject around which the consultations take place.
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What Students Say
"The competition was a lot of fun, but it also helped me to develop a lot of the soft skills that employers look for. I enjoyed the whole interview process: the niceties around ensuring that a client is comfortable and happy to discuss their issue, questioning them and unpicking their statements to drive at the truth of the situation, and devising a solution that has their best legal and commercial interests at its core. These are important skills for lawyers, as they need to be able to engage with clients and understand their priorities." Dominic Griffin Sussex Law School |
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"Participation in the 2024 Brown Mosten International Client Consultation Competition held in Lublin, Poland has been one of the most valuable experiences of my legal education so far. ... From the very first day and the opening ceremony, it was clear that this would be an experience I would remember for years. That initial impression only deepened over the following days, as we saw firsthand the exceptional level of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail that defined every aspect of the competition. What followed was far more than just an academic contest, it was an opportunity to explore empathy, communication, and cross-cultural understanding. ... With each round, we became better listeners, more thoughtful communicators and more attuned to the emotional dynamics of client interaction."
Nikolina Filipović, University of Zagreb
Nikolina Filipović, University of Zagreb
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