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MOOT COURT

Debate on imaginary case Develop advocacy skills Meaning of Moot Court Artificial Court Debate on imaginary case Develop advocacy skills

Difference between Moot Court and Court No Judicial Power No statutory Power

Immense benefits of Mooting- Confidence Drafting plaint/Written Statement Cross examination Application of Principle of Law Command over the language Power of expression Presence of mind

Qualities of Good Mooter- Confidence Speech and gesture Keep calm/pleasant humour Patience Accurate Knowledge of Law Logical Reasoning Argumentative Skill Respectful towards Judges Clarity of Concept

Procedure for Moot Court In Moot Court a proposition is based on- (a) Civil Case- in this parties are Plaintiff and defendant and involves legal issues (b) Appeal- here parties are Appellant and Respondent (b) Criminal Case- in this parties are State vs. Union and charges are framed.

Factors for Success For success in moot court, mooter should pay special attention to the following: i) Preparation of case Remember important Points Latest Case Law ii) Preparation of arguments Knowledge of Pleadings Knowledge of Law Knowledge of Latest Case Law/Amendments Remember critical points of the Case

National and International level Conducting Moot Court Moot court is conducted at - College level - Inter-college - Intra-college Regional level National and International level

Competition open for 3 and 5 year Law students. Rules for National M.C Eligibility criteria & team code- Competition open for 3 and 5 year Law students. Team of 3 members (Speaker1, Speaker2, Researcher) Arguments in English only

MEMORIAL Submission of memorials is 15 to 20 days prior to the dates of competition. Memorials must contain the following : (a) Cover page / Cause title. (b) Index. (c) Index of Authorities. (d) Statement of Jurisdiction. (e) Synopsis of Facts. (f) Summary of Arguments. (g) Arguments / Pleadings. (h) Conclusion / Prayer.

Marking criteria for memorials Marking Criteria Marks allocated 1 Marking criteria for memorials Marking Criteria Marks allocated 1. Knowledge of Facts 10 2. Knowledge of Law 10 3. Proper and Articulate Analysis 10 4. Evidence of Original Thought 10 5. Grammar and Style 10 6. Correct Format and Citation 10 7. Extent and Use of Research 20 8. Clarity and Organization 20 TOTAL : 100

Dress Code- (i) Females: white salwar kurta & Dupatta or white shirt and black trousers along with black coat and tie. (ii) Males: white shirt, black trousers, black tie along with black coat and black shoes.

COMPETITION ROUNDS & ORAL SUBMISSION 1) Preliminary round- Arguments from both side. 2) Quarter Final- Argument from one side only. 3) Semi Finals/Finals- Argument from one side only.

Marking Criteria for the Arguments: Marking Criteria Marks allocated 1. Appreciation and Application of Facts. 10 2. Identification and Articulation of Issues. 10 3. Application of legal principles. 10 4. Use of authorities and precedents 10 5. Response to questions 10 6. Presentation skills 10 7. Clarity of thoughts and logical structure of Arguments 10 8. Poise and Demeanor 10 9. Strategy 10 10. Ingenuity 10 TOTAL : 100

GOOD LUCK