LA4021 - Competition Mooting

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:

Available to LLB students. Quota applies with preference given to fourth and final year students and students with previous mooting experience.

Advanced research and analysis in a selected topic, development of skills in presenting oral arguments and preparation of written memorials setting out detailed legal arguments in relation to the Jessup International Law Moot Competition or other approved mooting competition.

Learning Outcomes

• development of students research, writing and oral presentation skills;
• to provide students with practical skills involved in research, preparation of legal argument, preparation of memorials and the art of legal advocacy.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Prerequisites:

Level 3 LA subjects

Availabilities
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 21-Jul-2006
Face to face teaching 07-Jul-2006 to 18-Aug-2006 (7/7, 14/7, 21/7, 4/8 4.30-6.30pm Date of competition TBA)
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Mandy Shircore
Assessment:	.
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 21-Jul-2006
Face to face teaching 07-Jul-2006 to 18-Aug-2006 (7/7, 14/7, 21/7, 4/8 4.30-6.30pm Date of competition TBA)
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Mandy Shircore
Assessment:	.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.