A clear and student-friendly guide to mooting, an essential skill for students on an LLB, LPC, BVC or GDL course, which will help to engender confidence in constructing legal arguments and presenting them effectively. Written in manageable sections so the book can be read easily, or dipped into for specific expert advice.
Part I: Introductory Issues
An Introduction to Mooting
Knowledge of Key Aspects of the Legal System
Part II: The Assessment of Moots: What are the judges looking for?
Style and Presentation
Structure and Content of Legal Argument
Responding to your Opponent's Submissions
Dealing With the Judges in a Moot
Use of Authorities
Analysis of R v Owen Owens
Part III: Miscellaneous Issues
The Provision of Feedback and How to Deal with it
Written Moots/Skeleton Arguments
International Mooting Competitions
Further Reading
JEFFREY HILL is Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK where he teaches Criminal Law and Mooting.