Lawctopus Law School’s Online Moot COURSE & Competition [May 10 – July 10]: #MustDo to Learn Mooting! Register by May 6!
Mooting, moot courts, mooters.
Jessup, Vienna, judges.
Memos, oral arguments, thinking on your feet.
Cover page. Footnotes. Formatting. Prayers.
core skills
internships and job offers
self-development.
COURSE (& Competition)
As a part of this course, the students will actually do a moot competition too!
Our Moot COURSE (& Competition)
Register for Lawctopus’ Moot COURSE (& Competition) by clicking here.
Our Moot COURSE (& Competition) is structured in the following format:
Module 1: Introduction to Mooting
Orientation Session
– Know about the logistics of the course
– Understand how to gain full value of the course (we are 100% committed to ensuring that you get great value out of this course)
Reading Resource
– What is mooting and what’s the structure of a moot competition?
– Why should you moot?
– How to choose which moot court competition to go for?
– How to make your team a moot?
Module 2: Reading and Researching the Moot Problem
Reading Resource
– Doing Background Research: Knowing the Jurisdiction, the Applicable Laws, etc.
– How to Read a Moot Problem: Advice and Techniques
– Researching for your Memos: Methodology and Tips
Screen-share videos: Tools and Softwares of Research
– Using Manupatra Like a Pro (Screen-share video)
– Using SCCONline Like a Pro (Screen-share video)
Live Lecture 1 on Reading a Memo and Research
- Further insights on Modules 1 and 2
- Q and A on Modules 1 and 2
Module 3: Drafting and Formatting a Moot Memo (Memorial)
Reading Resource
– Cover/front page
– Table of contents
– List of abbreviations
– Index of authorities
– Statement of jurisdiction
– Statement of facts
– Issues
– Summary of arguments
– Arguments advanced
– Conclusion/prayer
Screen-share video: Learning How to Use MS-Word to Format Your Memorials
– Screen-share video 1 on formatting moot memorials
– Screen-share video 2 on formatting moot memorials
Live Session 2 on Drafting and Formatting a Memo
- Further discussion and insight on Module 3
- Q and A on Module 3
- Discussion on Assignment 1
Assignment 1: Submit your Moot Memos and Get Feedback
– Draft moot memos based on a moot problem
– Note: Open source research resources will suffice for this assignment. Subscription to any paid tool (like Manupatra or SCC Online is NOT required).
– Submissions are done via Google Docs (detailed instructions, guidance, and support will be provided)
– Useful, personalized feedback is given on each memorial submission
Module 4: Oral Arguments and Courtroom Mannerisms
Reading Resource
– How to address the Court?
– How to mention case laws?
– Formulating a case strategy
– Analysis of precedents
– Argument making and preparation
– Pre-argument stage
– Courtroom action
Recorded Demo/Mock Moot Court to Learn How to Argue
– Watch leading mooters moot in an online simulated moot court competition
– Read the problem, read their memos, and then watch them moot
– Observe how judges grill them, their responses
– Check what feedback judges and they themselves give
Live Lecture 3: On Court Mannerisms and Argumentation
- Pro-mooters will tell you (again) how to argue
- What are the common mistakes to avoid
- Strategies, tips, and advice (especially for introverts)
Module 5: Live Online Moot Court Competition: Oral Rounds + Personal Feedback!
– Welcome to a real, online moot court competition
– Argue before an expert mooting judge and get feedback
– If you are new to mooting or are an introvert, please don’t worry! We are here to guide you!
– Each student will be able to watch at least 10 other students argue and get feedback from our expert judge(s)
– Each student will be able to argue and get personalized feedback from our expert judge(s)
Module 6: Building a Mooting Culture in Your College
Reading Resource
– How to develop a healthy and competitive mooting culture in your college
– How to establish and run effective moot court societies
Live closing session
– Know how you can get value and support (internships, jobs, publication opportunities, access to webinars) as our alumni
– Understand how to continue the journey of self-development in mooting and beyond
Register for Lawctopus’ Moot COURSE (& Competition) by clicking here.
Who is this course for?
- Law students interested in mooting
- Faculty, judges involved in mooting, moot court societies
- Law schools wanting to build a mooting culture in their law colleges. Please email tanuj.kalia@lawctopus.com if you are interested
- Legal academicians wanting to understand how they can use mooting in their course
Learner’s Feedback
Details
Duration:
Course fee:
Mode of learning
- Completely online and self-paced. (Except for the weekly live sessions. The recordings of the live sessions is also available)
- 7-8, 90-minute long live sessions with subject-experts
- This offering contains an in-built moot competition (where you prepare a memorial and argue for one side) to give you real-life practice
- An assignment where you draft a memorial and get personal feedback
- A live moot where you argue, practice your oral rounds, and get personal feedback
- Reading resources prepared by prize-winning mooters
Add-on benefits
- Get a certificate issued by Lawctopus Law School after the completion of the course.
- Free career counseling, CV, and career guidance for the best students in each batch.
- A chance to get published on Academike, Lawctopus’ Law Journal (ISSN: 2349-9796) (if your paper is around contract law).
- An opportunity to mentor future batches for senior students, academicians, and practitioners (this is a paid, part-time, work-from-position at Lawctopus).
- Add-on webinars on the subject matter by industry experts!
- Become a part of the LLS alumni group and get access to jobs and internships on the go!
Register for Lawctopus’ Moot COURSE (& Competition) by clicking here.
FAQs:
1. Do we have a live class every day?
No. We conduct weekly live sessions the schedule for which is announced in the beginning of the course.
There are 7-8 live sessions in total PLUS a live, real moot court competition.
Out of the 7-8 sessions, one is an orientation session (which tells you to gain the full value of the course), and one is a closing session (where we reflect on our journeys and give you advice on how to be on a path of continuous learning).
The other 5-6 live sessions operate like workshops, are 90 minutes long, require preparation/reading, build upon what’s there in the recorded lectures and the reading modules, and answer your questions.
2. How many hours should I spend every day to complete the course?
We suggest that you spend approximately 4 hours/week in doing the course.
When you spend these 2-3 hours is up to you. You may spend around 40 minutes each day or do it over the weekend.
3. I don’t have a clue about mooting. Can I do this course?
If you haven’t done mooting at all, this course is exactly what you need. We’ll take you from the basics to the advanced aspects.
If you have had some mooting experience, but aren’t progressing well in your journey, this course will teach you the advanced topics, plus tell you where you are going wrong (when you do the live, online moot)!
4. When does the moot competition happen?
The moot competition (which is a part of the course) happens between the 5th and the 8th week of the course.
The dates are announced in advance.
While we are strict about the dates, extensions due to things like exams or illness are considered in a fair manner.
5. The course duration is for 2-months. Can I access the course after 2 months are over?
Yes, you can access the course for a total of 4 months [2 months to complete the course + 2 months to review the course].
Please note that the course is complete by the end of the 2nd month. You can even watch the recorded versions of the live sessions which are recorded for that batch only.
However, if you want to revisit and revise the material in the course, you can do that for 1 month after the completion of the course.
So the access is given for 4 months.
6. What if I miss a live class?
We encourage you to attend the live classes after thorough preparations. Just like the real charm of a live match/performance is watching it live, the real value of a live class is in attending it live! A lot of new, practical things are covered; and of course, your questions are addressed too.
However, if you miss the live class, you can watch the recorded version of the live class which is uploaded for the specific batch only.
7. How will this course help me in my career?
Moots develop your research and writing skills, your speaking and argumentative skills, and your softer skills like teamwork, project management, etc.
A good mooter is always looked upon highly by most recruiters!
A prize-winning performance in moots can land you in internships, or even jobs.
The best way moots help you is they create intensive learning experiences, and unforgettable memories, by the end of which you emerge a better person!
Register for Lawctopus’ Moot COURSE (& Competition) by clicking here.
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