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This document provides an overview of moot court for beginners. It defines moot court as a simulated court hearing where students argue hypothetical legal cases in teams of two, presenting arguments first in writing and then orally. The document explains that moot court teaches important lawyering skills like legal reasoning, research, and advocacy. It also notes that moot courts typically take place in appellate courts and involve drafting a memorial (written submission) and presenting an oral argument within a time limit, reflecting real courtroom procedures.

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This document provides an overview of moot court for beginners. It defines moot court as a simulated court hearing where students argue hypothetical legal cases in teams of two, presenting arguments first in writing and then orally. The document explains that moot court teaches important lawyering skills like legal reasoning, research, and advocacy. It also notes that moot courts typically take place in appellate courts and involve drafting a memorial (written submission) and presenting an oral argument within a time limit, reflecting real courtroom procedures.

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MOOT COURT FOR BEGINNERS

Dr. Chandreshwari Minhas


Introduction to Mooting
 The process of becoming a good lawyer is career-long
journey that begins in law school’s first-year which is
foundation year of law school journey.
 It teaches students to think like lawyers, a skill fundamental
to practicing law and a necessary attribute to good
administration of justice.
 Moot courts, the highlight of every law course, teaches
student skills which are essential for solving legal
problems.
 These skills include both soft skills as well as writing skills.
What is Mooting?
 Mooting is the oral presentation of legal issues or
problem against an opposing counsel and before a
judge.
 It is perhaps the closest experience that a student
can have whilst at university to appearing in court.
 This has enabled students to understand and apply
law that they have learnt.
 Gaining mooting experience can have a positive
impact on future career.
Cont…
 Becoming a good advocate is a process and it is
honed through mooting.
 Moot court experience gives a holistic
understanding of the legal process and trains
students how to think, work, act and react like
lawyers.
Cont….

 A moot is a simulated court hearing


 Competitors, in teams of two, play the role of barristers in a
fictitious legal dispute
 Competitors prepare legal arguments and present them first in
written form, and then orally
 Each person speaks for 20 minutes
 Not a speech like debating or public speaking; it is a formal
conversation in which you try to persuade a bench of judges of
your client’s case
Why Moot?

 Teaches you skills of advocacy, legal reasoning and


research that are valuable both in class and legal
practice
 Intellectually stimulating engagement with
contentious legal issues
 Make new friends
 Gives you a head start on content you’ll cover in
courses
WHAT IS MOOT COURT?
 A moot court is an extracurricular activity at many law
colleges in which participants take part in mock court
proceedings that involve drafting memorials and
presenting an oral argument.
 It is a great method of learning law and legal skills that
require the students to analyze and argue both sides of a
hypothetical legal issue.
 Moot court, however, does not involve actual testimony by
witnesses or the presentation of evidence, but is based
solely on the application of law to a fabricated legal issue.
Cont….
 The moot court should reflect, as far as possible, a
real courtroom scenario.
 A moot argument is normally given a time-limit of
between 15 and 20 minutes. Those who are on the
other side use this time to listen to the opponent’s
arguments carefully to note the points for rebuttal.
 Further, to add a touch of authenticity to the moot,
the participants are often required to wear the attire
of an advocate.
In which Courts are Moot Courts Set?

 Moot courts are generally set in courts of appeal, i.e.,


in the High Court or the Supreme Court. The reason
for this is that the moot courts are premised on the
question of law.
 Setting up moot court competition in an appellate
court helps in making students understand the
jurisdictional aspect as well as to make research on
interpretation of law and policy arguments.
 Students read the facts and judgments given by the
lower courts.
How to Produce an Effective Memorial or Written
Submission?

 The written submission (often referred to as the


“memorial” or “memo”) is a very important part of
mooting process.
 The memorial is often the first thing moot court
judges see of the work of a mooter.
 Poorly written or illogically argued memorials leave
a bad first impression on judges, which might affect
how judges mark mooter in the oral rounds.
 Memorial also constitutes a part of our overall scores
in most moot court competitions.
How to Draft a Memorial ?

 Most moot court competitions require the same (or at


the least similar) sections to be included viz.,
 Cover Page;
 Table of Contents;
 List of Abbreviations;
 Index of Authorities;
 Statement of jurisdiction;
 Statement of Facts;
Cont……..
 Issues Presented;
 Summary of Arguments;
 Arguments Advanced; and
 Prayer.
THANK YOU

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