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Mooting 101: Five tips for a successful moot

You now know what a moot is, how to research your moot, how to prepare for your moot, and your role during the moot. Still looking for tips?

Well, here are five pieces of advice from Bond Law School students who have been there and done that!

Mooting 101: What is mooting?

Joey: All right, Rach. The big question is, “Does he like you?” All right? Because if he doesn’t like you, this is all a moo point. Rachel: Huh. A moo point? Joey: Yeah, it’s like a cow’s opinion. It just doesn’t matter. It’s moo.

If you’re considering law school, you’ll most likely be asked to participate in a moot. Contrary to popular belief, mooting isn’t the same as a debate or a speech. It is, however, a specialized application of persuasive advocacy.

A mooting competition simulates a court hearing (typically an appeal against a final decision). Participants analyze a given problem (“fact pattern”), research the relevant law, prepare written submissions, and present an oral argument to a judge.

Often, moot problems are set in areas of law that are unsettled or have recently undergone changes.

The procedure is similar to that of a real court: the judge enters, mooters bow to the judge and each other, the clerk announces the matter, the mooters give their appearances and present their submissions. The judge then asks questions of the mooters, the court adjourns, and the judge returns to provide a brief judgement and some feedback.

Lawyers in training have engaged in this art for centuries, and many law schools participate in mooting competitions.

Sounds easy, right? Not quite. But it is an excellent and rewarding opportunity to

explore and think through complex legal issues;

improve your advocacy, research, and writing skills;

Bond Law School celebrates stellar year of mooting

Bond Law School is celebrating its most successful year of mooting in its proud 30-year history.

The banner year included winning six competitions, a host of other strong finishes including one runner-up, multiple semifinalist and quarter-finalist places, and nine individual oralist awards.

me on the right in the red, first time on the judge’s side of the bench in a moot! all new mooters, and all seriously talented advocates <3