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.

a) Introduction to Public International Law (IL), sources of IL, actors of IL, jurisdiction b) Discussion on the CASE c) Division into groups for Oxford Debate, assignment of Cases

Introduction to Public International Law (IL), sources of IL, actors of IL, jurisdiction, international agreements, and international conflict resolution. Arbitration.

a) Brief description of the abovementioned problematics. b) Oxford Debate 2nd Group – Nuclear Weapons

a) ICJ and UNCLOS b) Presentation of Cases #1

a) Introduction to the Art of Mooting, description of the idea, roles in Moot. b) Division in groups, the finalisation of the aims of Moot and the rules to be followed in this class.

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

Basics of Oral Appeal, how to prepare Oral Appeal, what to do and not to do.

Combining previously prepared written appeals, each group will start to finalise their final Written Appeal

Small intergroup Moot Court. The group will decide who will present on the Court during this class. Preparation of the Oral Appeal.

The groups will finalise their Skeletons, Bundles and anything needed.

Please arrive dressed appropriately for a Court Sitting, be on time (late arrivals will be penalised). This session is mandatory for all students.