Myers Moot Court Competition
The Myers Moot Court Competition is the first moot court exclusively dedicated to Whistleblowing Law in Europe.
It is designed to inspire the next generation of whistleblowing law professionals, whilst paying tribute to Anna Myers, a lawyer and advocate whose work continues to shape whistleblowing laws and practice globally.
The Myers Moot Court Competition serves to both recognize Anna Myers’ leadership in whistleblowing and to create a lasting legacy for students across Europe who will learn, compete, and build networks through this program.
Competing Universities
28 teams, from 9 countries, and 13 universities will take part in the first edition of the Myers Moot Court Competition.
The first edition will take place at the Four Courts in Dublin, Ireland, on 28 February 2026.
The Myers Moot Court Competition is part of Project BRIGHT 101143234, co-funded by the European Commission.
This edition is sponsored by Thomson Reuters, the School of Law and Criminology of Maynooth University, and the Employment Bar Association.
Lewis Master Thesis Award
Awarded annually, this prestigious honor is designed to encourage and recognize students’ research in whistleblowing law and policy. This award highlights the recipient’s exceptional academic achievement and pays tribute to the groundbreaking contributions of Professor David Lewis, a distinguished scholar whose work has shaped the landscape of whistleblowing research.
The Lewis Master Thesis Award is a unique opportunity for students to gain recognition for their research in the evolving field of whistleblowing law and policy. The winner and honorable mentions will be decided by the Evaluation Committee, composed of experts in the field of whistleblowing law and policy.
Meet the Members of the Jury
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Dr Taymi Milán Paradela
Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Galway
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Marianna Leontiev
EWI Fellow
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Dr Cristina Fernández González
EWI Fellow
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Dr Stelios Andreadakis
Reader in Corporate and Financial Law at Brunel University of London
FAQs
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No. Only Master’s Theses will be considered for the award.
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Yes. We accept theses written in any language. However, the answers to the application form must be submitted in English.
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Yes. Any Master's student around the world who wrote their thesis on whistleblowing law or policy can submit it to the award.
2025 edition
Eglė Vaizgėlaitė from Lithuania’s Vytautas Magnus University was the recipient of the inaugural Lewis Master Thesis Award, “Issues of Whistleblower Exemption from Criminal Liability in Lithuanian Criminal Law”.
Rea Drikou, from Greece’s Panteion University, and Snezana Kovacevic, from Serbia’s University of Belgrade, were both awarded honorable mentions.
Read the blog posts
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Whistleblower Protection in Lithuanian Criminal Law
By Eglė Vaizgėlaitė
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Duality in Whistleblower Protection: European and Greek Legal Frameworks
By Read Drikou
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Can publicity reduce retaliation against whistleblowers?
By Snezana Kovacevic
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Lewis Award: Reflections on a competitive process and a moving ceremony
By Dr Dimitrios Katferanis