Basics of moot court for law students

1. ORIENTATION TO
MOOTING
How to Moot

2. COMPONENTS OF MOOT
• Preposition
• Rules & Regulations
• Memorial
• Researcher Test
• Argument(s)

3. PREPOSITION
• Facts of the case
• Questions to be raised during trial

4. RULES & REGULATIONS
• Structure of Competition
• Details of rounds
• Award of marks
• Fouls & Penalties

5. MEMORIAL
• Written Submission about the case
• Format is given in Rules & Regulations
• Is prepared for both the sides
• Contains your key point about your arguments

6. COMPONENTS OF
MEMORIAL
• Cover Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Abbreviations
• Index of Authorities
• Statement of Jurisdiction
• Statement of Facts
• Statements of Issues
• Summary of Arguments
• Arguments Advanced
• Prayer

7. ARGUMENTS
• Divided in 2 parts, Argument & Counter Argument
• In argument you tell judge your side of story & your
interpretation of law
• In counter argument you reply to the points made by
opponent
• Always Remember it’s neither a Debate nor Speech

8. COMPOSITION OF TEAM
• Ordinarily consists of 3 members
• 2 speaker & 1 researcher
• In case of 2 members one of the member acts as
researcher

9. ROLE OF RESEARCHER
• Studying & Explaining facts & law of case to
Speaker(s)
• Drafting the memorials
• Passing chits in case the speaker gets struck while
presenting case

10. ROLE OF SPEAKER
• To Present the case
• Should be aware of law
• Have knowledge about the facts

11. GENERAL STRUCTURE OF A
MOOT
• Day 1 – Orientation and Researcher Test
• Day 2 – Preliminary round & Quarter Final
• Day 3 – Semi Final & Final

12. STRUCTURE OF ROUNDS
• Preliminary –
You will have 2 rounds inside it,
One from Petitioner and other from Respondent,
Points will be allotted on basis of winning rounds

13. AFTER PRELIMINARY
(FINALS)
• You will have one single round only
• If you win you will go further else eliminated

14. IDEAL STRATEGY FOR A
MOOT
• Start Preparing as soon as you decide to participate
• Researcher should study & explain facts of case
within 3 days
• Every Team member should have a printed copy of
Preposition and read it habitually
• Start Drafting memorial early as possible after 3-4
discussions

15. • Draft initial pages within 10-12 days
• Try to complete Summary of Argument, Arguments
advanced and Prayer a week before last date of
submission
• Keep Practicing your arguments till a day before
competition
• Researcher should keep possible counter arguments
ready

16. FAMOUS MOOTS
• Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot
• Price Media Law Moot
• Stenson Environmental Law Moot
• ICC International Moot
• BCI All India Moot

17. ALTERNATIVE
COMPETITIONS
• Client Counseling
• Arbitration
• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Drafting competitions

18. BENEFITS OF MOOTING
• Will give you best possible edge in Corporate
• Will help you get best Internship opportunities
• Handsome Cash Prize if you win
• Your Mind will be legally sharpened

19. GLIMPSES & EXPERIENCE
OF OUR FIRST MOOT