Course description:
Participation in Moot Court subject will enable students to develop skills in preparing written submissions and in oral advocacy at an advanced level in the various subjects of law and before the different types and levels of courts. Central to the learning in this subject is the preparation and participation in national mooting competitions.
Course Aims:
Course outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will have:
- Developed a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and policies that comprise the area of law that is the subject matter of the moot competition.
- Developed advanced problem solving skills in order to analyze complex fact scenarios in order to identify the relevant legal issues.
- Developed the ability to locate, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize materials so as to be able to undertake advanced legal research.
- Developed the skills of written advocacy
- Developed the skills of oral advocacy.
- Developed the ability to critically analyze legislation and case law.
- Developed good inter-personal and communication skills so as to be able to effectively participate in group projects.
- Developed an understanding of the ethical issues and responsibilities that arise in the practice of law.