1. STRUCTURE OF A MEMORIAL
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STRUCTURE OF A MEMORIAL

3. Question 1
It includes Team number on the top right hand corner followed by “C” for Claimant Memorial and “R” for Respondent Memorial, name of the tribunal, year of the Competition, name of the case and title

4. Answer
Front Cover
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5. Year of the Competition Team Number
Name of the Competition
Name of the tribunal

6. Name of the case
Title

7. Question 2
It is a list of the parts of a memorial organized in the order in which the parts appear and indicating the page numbers where each part starts.

8. Table of contents (TOC)
Answer
Table of contents (TOC)
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10. A good Table of Contents will assist a reader in finding key sections of the memorial and create a first good impression that you have organized the memorial appropriately and logically.

11. The TOC usually includes
- The first-level heading: the main submissions of the memorial.
- The second-level heading: the arguments in each submission
- The third-level heading: the sub-arguments in each argument.
How many heading levels in the memorial depends on the length of the memorial and its details.

12. Suggested headings styles:
- Level 1: I., II., II.,…
- Level 2: 1., 2., 3.,…
Level 3: a., b., c.,…
Utilize the automated Table of Contents application in the Word processing.

13. Question 3
It is a list of all legal authorities cited in the Memorial with the page number(s) of the Memorial on which the authority is cited.

14. Table of Authorities (TOA)
Answer
Table of Authorities (TOA)
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16. The TOA gives an impression of the depth and breadth of your research and the persuasiveness of your sources of law.
Authorities cited in the memorial are divided into major groups, and within the groups the authorities are listed in alphabetical order.

17. The following groups are suggested: (teams may differ their grouping)
(1) International treaties
(2) Cases
(3) National laws
(4) Treaties and other books
(5) Journal articles and essays
(6) Miscellaneous

18. According to HCMULAW Memorial Writing Competition’s Official Rules, TOA is not required to include the page number(s) on which the authority is cited.

19. Question 4
It is the prerequisite condition for a court in order to hear a case which is acknowledged by the parties’ agreement.

20. Statement of Jurisdiction
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Statement of Jurisdiction
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21. The contents of a statement of jurisdiction include:
- Jurisdiction acknowledgement
- Governing procedural laws
- Scope of jurisdiction
- Validity of the court’s decision

22. Jurisdiction acknowledgement
Governing procedural laws
Scope of jurisdiction
Validity of the court’s decision

23. Question 5
This part states the disputing issues between the parties.

24. Answer
Questions Presented
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25. You can simply repeat the questions in Moot problem.
However, teams may also break down the questions in Moot problem into different issues or sub-issues.

26. Question 6
The given facts and any relevant inferences from the moot problem

27. Answer
Statement of Facts
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28. In the statement of facts, you brief the relevant facts in such a way that can maximize the advantages of your client.
Try not to merely copy and paste the facts!
Note: Official Rules: The statements of Facts must be no longer than 200 words.

29. Question 7
This part provides the brief statements of your submissions.

30. Answer
Summary of Pleadings
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31. The Summary of Pleadings is very important and is often the first section read by judges. It must more than a copy of headings and should be drafted carefully.
Note: Official Rules: The Summary of Pleadings must be no longer than 100 words.

32. Question 8
This is the crucial part of a memorial where you demonstrate your arguments to argue for or against the case.

33. Answer
Pleadings
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34. Separate the submissions into logical arguments and sub-arguments of which the most important one should be stated first.
Avoid the unnecessary arguments because your words are limited.
Citation, citation and citation!!!

35. Strictly follow IRAC in each argument!!
Note: Official Rules: The Pleadings must be no longer than 500 words.

36. Question 9
This is a required element of the Pleadings. It is what you request the court to declare after considering all the above submissions.

37. Answer
Prayer for Relief
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38. Thanks for Playing!