A WEBINAR ON MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL

A WEBINAR ON MOOT COURT AND MOCK TRIAL

Guest : Deeraj Thiyagu talked about how to read the facts thoroughly and  frame the issues according to the question of law and question of fact and how to apply the mind and to look upon citations as well prepare the arguments 

The Five rules are 

• To have a good team.

• Court manners

• To know the basics

• To understand the question of law

• Be thorough with the facts of the case.

He also told us about how to prepare the memorial: 

• Always go by the rule given by the institution.

• Follow the IRAC rule - Issues, Rule of law, Analysis/Arguments and Conclusion.

• Do not copy paste from the website.

• Always be precise.

• Do not insert lots of cases.

He asked to avoid these Common mistakes:

• Compromising your team.

• Entire team must prepare. All should put in equal amount of work.

• Ignorance of law.

• Not being thorough with the facts.

• Not having court manners.

Always refer several case laws, books, websites as well journals. As Mooting is an important part of a lawyer's education, should participate and gain experience.