One integral thing the Moot Court Bench does is create and publish material related to mooting. This will help students in preparing for university, national and international moots. This page will contain links to resources produced by the Bench.
The major publication for 2006 will be the Murdoch Mooting Manual. This manual is designed to be used by all involved in mooting, from internal Murdoch competitions run by MSLS to international competitions. All members of the Bench will be contributing to the manual.
 The Development of a Mooting Culture
This account is based on the author’s experiences at Murdoch University between 2006 and 2008. The concept of a Moot Court Bench (MCB), which I must specify from the outset, is a student organisation, was developed and refined by Law Schools in the United States. I would define a Moot Court Bench as a student body dedicated to creating and maintaining a mooting culture. The development of such a culture promotes the writing, analytical, research and advocacy skills of students. [more]
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Mooting Manual The Mooting Manual provides a guidance to students on (1) how to research for a moot (2) the elements of a written submission and (3) how to present your oral arguments at the moot. | |
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Mooting Etiquette Guide (Draft )
Mooting competitions simulate an appeal court. Students taking part are presented with a hypothetical fact scenario and grounds of appeal. They research and prepare a persuasive legal argument in writing (called a submission) detailing why their client should succeed in the appeal. [more]
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Notes from Justice Derrington Session on Mooting Style Look into my eye, hold my gaze Talk to bench, not at them No sincerity as good as faked sincerity (thought out in advance)
Need for conviction [more] | |
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Example Mooting Submission
It is intended at a later date to add examples of submissions (memorials) made in each of external international mooting competitions to provide guidance for students intending to try-out for these mooting teams. [more]
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Mooting Tips - Terminology
Mooting is simultaneously one of the most nerve-racking experiences that you’ll probably go through in law school and can also be one of the most exhilarating experiences when you successfully persuade a panel of judges to view things from your perspective and win a seemingly un-winnable case. [more]
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Preparing for a Moot
Before you sign up for mooting it is advised that you observe a moot in practice to see what is expected during a moot presentation. Most moots are open to public observation, alternatively you can volunteer as a Judge/Arbitrator’s Associate. However, what you observe in the court room, oral advocacy, is merely half of what is involved in mooting. [more]
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Another Option: Judge’s Associate or Barrister’s Assistant
In order to practice as a lawyer in Western Australia you need to complete your Articles of Clerkship. An article is undertaken when you have completed your studies and are eligible to graduate from a law school. This takes one year to complete, after which you are required to practice on a restricted basis (called a Restricted Practitioner) for a further twelve months. [more] |
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Being a Judge's Associate: the Inside Story
So you've always wondered about Judges' Associates and what they actually do? Well read on and you'll find all the answers …[more]
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Researching for a Moot |
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Mooting Etiquette Seminar August 10, 2006 |
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