Be a Law Student for a Day
The Law School held its annual Be A Law Student for A Day on Sunday, 11 May 2008. The event, which was held in the Freehills Electronic Moot Court, attracted approximately 80 prospective students. Following an introduction by the Dean of Law, Professor Gabriël A. Moens, Guy Hall presented a lecture on the Treatment of Violent Offenders. The Moot Court Bench organised a most successful Group Mooting Exercise, entitled Trouble on Rottnest Island, and also gave a talk on the difference between ‘trial advocacy’ and ‘mooting’. Prospective students were invited during morning tea to mingle with staff of the Law School, MSLS and Moot Court Bench. Sonia Walker gave a lecture on Contract Law. The morning was concluded with a Question and Answer Session conducted by Professor Neil McLeod. This successful event was capably organised by Lyn Tooley and Chelsea O’Connell.
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" Be a Law Student for a day was one of the most rewarding experiences I have taken part in, due to the passion and knowledge displayed by all who attended. The highlight by far was the Moot Court Bench. The Moot Court is a mock court where hypothetical cases are presented. It was a realistic and professional set up where correct court manners and procedures took place. Our cases were “Trouble on Rottnest”, dealing with the bill put in place on the island in regards to alcohol consumption on public property. We researched and devised how this bill should be applied to specific controversial cases, before selected students presented our statements to the judges. This was a great idea to work on because it was realistic and there were so many points of view on these cases- and no one was afraid to express these views. I realized that mooting is a serious and extremely educational way to learn about our court system, and Murdoch certainly has the highest quality set up. Once I experienced mooting, I could see why it is so successful not only in Australia, but internationally also. I would recommend anyone who is given the chance to try it out because the insight you will gain from this is second to none." (Ellie Whiteaker)
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" My academic objective is to graduate with a double degree in Law.
To that end, on May 11th 2008, I attended a session titled, ''A Day In The Life Of A Law Student" in the Law Faculty at Murdoch University. I found the day extremely interesting and most enlightening. I had previously heard positive comments about the Moot Court at Murdoch; it is the only University that offers this facility. Having had the opportunity to be part of a moot court bench activity and develop an argument for a court case which was to be argued in the mock court was a truly great experience. It gave me a thrill and I returned home to tell my parents that this is precisely what I wanted to study. It also gave me a better idea of what law was about and some of the attributes you gain from learning Law at Murdoch.
The court case, ''Trouble on Rottnest" was constructed and conducted well so that attendees could develop arguments for and against and see both obvious and hidden arguments. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Hearing the violent offenders lecture made me aware of the different fields of law available to study. I found the lecture on violent offenders exciting as well.
The Law facilities Murdoch offers are best suited to my needs. I was able to gain a good understanding of the range of the course content. This has further reinforced my decision to enrol in the Law Faculty at Murdoch University. I would highly reccommend this information day to any other prospective students interested in studying Law." (Ashleigh Williams)
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