The team, mentored by Linda Robinson BL, beat seven other schools and will now proceed to the UK-wide final in London next year, alongside two teams from Belfast.

The Bar Mock Trial Competition is run by Young Citizens and provides an opportunity for pupils aged 15-18 from all over the UK to gain unparalleled insight into the justice system.

Dr Anne Rice, programmes coordinator at Young Citizens, said: “For most students this competition is their first experience of the law and this is a great engaging experience that stays with them for life.

“We have grown the competition in the past few years thanks to the support of The Bar of Northern Ireland and funding from the Legal Education Foundation.”