International Moots 1

This course builds on the basic skills taught in Legal Research and Writing and any other mooting skills students have picked up in previous domestic and regional moot court competitions. This course provides excellent holistic training for students who are interested in any career in law. Students who wish to take part in international moot court competitions will have to apply successfully for this module or seek special dispensation from the course convenor, while students who have taken this course may be eligible to do another competition a second time (and earn an additional 1.0 modular credit in the process).

Students will be given a common moot problem that involves a hypothetical dispute between two international entities on a number of international law issues. Students will be taught how to mount an analytical framework for dealing with such international law disputes. Students will then be expected to submit a substantial written memorial towards the end of the course. Throughout the course, lectures, consultations, and practice rounds will be organised for the students to hone their research, writing and oral advocacy skill. The course will end when the 2 students make their oral arguments before a panel of moot coaches (ie, the selection of mooters for International Moots II).