Mooting

In a moot, two pairs of 'advocates' argue a fictitious legal appeal case in front of a 'judge', similar to a mock trial, but without evidence in chief. To win, you do not necessarily have to win the legal case, but must make the best presentation of your legal arguments.
 
Mooting is useful for developing legal skills of analysis and interpretation, but also personal skills of argument and public speaking, and is therefore useful for those considering a legal career, either as a solicitor or barrister. To get the most out of mooting, a lot of work is required, but as many experienced mooters will tell you, it is well worth it.
 
To find out more about mooting competitions and how you can get involved, please follow the links on the left-hand side of this page.