Legal Profession

A Practical Guide to Mooting

By Jeffrey Hill
Palgrave Macmillan June 2009

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780230220683
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication
June 2009
Format
Paperback , 312 pages
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

A clear and student-friendly guide to mooting, an essential skill for students on an LLB, LPC, BVC or GDL course, which will help to engender confidence in constructing legal arguments and presenting them effectively.  Written in manageable sections so the book can be read easily, or dipped into for specific expert advice.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introductory Issues
An Introduction to Mooting 
Knowledge of Key Aspects of the Legal System
Part II: The Assessment of Moots: What are the judges looking for?
Style and Presentation
Structure and Content of Legal Argument
Responding to your Opponent's Submissions
Dealing With the Judges in a Moot
Use of Authorities
Analysis of R v Owen Owens
Part III: Miscellaneous Issues
The Provision of Feedback and How to Deal with it 
Written Moots/Skeleton Arguments
International Mooting Competitions
Further Reading

About the Author

JEFFREY HILL is Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK where he teaches Criminal Law and Mooting.

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