MOOT COURT - POS206/POS506 Spring 2024
Course
Lessons
Here is the course outline:
1. Introduction
Feb 5 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Introduction to the class, moot court basics, introduction of the Case. Preparation of discussion on the topic of the Oxford debate related to Moot Court. |
2. Oxford Debate
Feb 12 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Oxford Debate on topics introduced in Session 1. |
3. How does International Law work?
Feb 19 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Introduction to Public International Law (IL), sources of IL, actors of IL, jurisdiction, international agreements, and international conflict resolution. Arbitration. |
4. UN Chart, Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties, UNCLOS, NPT; International Court of Justice
Feb 26 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
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5. Most notable cases in International Law
Mar 4 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
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6. Moot Court #1 Basic information on Moot Court
Mar 11 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Introduction to the Art of Mooting, description of the idea, roles in Moot. Division in groups, the finalisation of the aims of Moot and the rules to be followed in this class. |
7. Moot Court #2 Writing your first appeal to the Court
Mar 18 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
How to write advocate language, the difference between standard and advocate language, formalities and citations of legal documents. Where to look for resources? During this session, we will go in-depth into writing your first appeal |
8. Moot Court #3 Oral Appeal
Mar 18 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Basics of Oral Appeal, how to prepare Oral Appeal, what to do and not to do. |
9. Moot Court #4 Etiquets in front of Court, presentational skills; Skeleton & Bundle
Apr 15 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
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10. Moot Court #5 Group preparation of Written Appel
Apr 22 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Combining previously prepared written appeals, each group will start to finalise their final Written Appeal |
11. Moot Court #6 Oral Appeal
Apr 29 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Small intergroup Moot Court. The group will decide who will present on the Court during this class. Preparation of the Oral Appeal. |
12. Moot Court #7 Preparation of Skeleton & Bundle
May 6 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
The groups will finalise their Skeletons, Bundles and anything needed. |
13. Moot Court #8 Case Concerning the Egart and the Ibra (People’s Democratic Republic of Anduchenca ...
May 13 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
Please arrive dressed appropriately for a Court Sitting, be on time (late arrivals will be penalised). This session is mandatory for all students. |
14. Debriefing of the Moot Court, final remarks on the class, final evaluation
May 20 2:45pm .. 5:30pm, L313
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