LLB402 Law Moot Capstone
The Law Moot is designed for students to demonstrate their ability to function in the real legal world and to make a positive impact therein. Students are expected to integrate foundational knowledge and skills gained over time and use them to solve real-life legal problems The successful execution of a Law Moot requires skills sets including research and critical analysis; stakeholder engagement; project management; professionalism and communication
What skills should a student be able to demonstrate and develop from this project?
- Mastery of foundations and key principles in the specific area of law
- Application of rigorous research skills to understanding the problem and designing effective solutions
- Application of creative problem-solving skills in effectively addressing the needs of the client/community and creating value for them
- Clarity in both written and oral communication, and the ability to use the appropriate tools and channels to provide useful advice to clients
- Effective management of stakeholder relationships, time, and other resources in the process of designing a solution
- Week 1: The case, the party and supervisors are assigned to students. Supervisor Approval Forms
- Week 2-6: case research
- Week 7: case strategy presentation to supervisor for grading.
- Week 8 midsemester break
- Weeks 9-12 preparation of case and memorials.
- Week 13: filing of memorials
- Week 14-15: memorials graded by supervisor and second marker
- Weeks 16: Presentation of oral arguments before a panel of judges (comprising faculty, law practitioners and/or judges) in open court
LLB Law with Public Policy capstone
Offered: Semester Two
Course Type: Seminar, Experiential