Law students from Aberdeen and Robert Gordon universities went head-to-head in the annual Granite City Mooting Competition - with RGU's team coming out top.
Sponsored by Brodies LLP, the annual derby match saw a team from each university pit their wits against each other at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
The student rivals engaged in a lively legal debate in front of Aberdeen's Sheriff Alison Stirling and a courtroom of academics and students.
The winning team from RGU were Georgia Carey and Lauren Kyle both undergraduate students at the Law School.
Mooting allows students to demonstrate both their legal knowledge and skills whilst adhering to the protocols of a real court.
The problem set to the students involved a criminal Appeal in an embezzlement case and concerned the sufficiency of evidence to convict and whether some evidence was admissible.
RGU lecturer and Moot coordinator Val Bremner said: "Both teams are given a problem scenario with a real legal problem set around a fictitious set of facts. They have to research a complex area of law, construct an argument which clearly and convincingly sets out why their client should win the case, and then deliver that argument in a way that will persuade the judge."
Commenting on their win, Val continued: "We were absolutely delighted to win this year's Granite City Moot. Georgia and Lauren are highly motivated students who worked exceptionally hard on their legal arguments for the competition.
"This event is a great opportunity for students to test their skills in a courtroom setting, in front of a real Sheriff and members of the local law community. Public speaking skills and confidence only come with practice and moots are a great way to do this, showing students how their academic knowledge can be applied in practice."
Brodies LLP have now sponsored this event for a number of years a number of legal staff from the firm attended the Moot.
The Granite City Moot took place last night (Tuesday March 29) in Aberdeen Sheriff Court where Malcolm Mackay, a partner in Brodies' Aberdeen office, presented the winning team with their prize.