rajesh babajee from the back of the class to the front
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FROM THE BACK OF THE CLASS TO THE FRONT -MOOTING COMPETITION
Rajesh Babajee
Lecturer in Law
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Mooting Competition 2014
Learning Objectives;
Develop research skills and understanding. Understand how student’s confidence is
bettered with mooting Develop a synergy of practice and theory Develop critical thinking and end spoon
feeding of information.
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What is mooting?
‘Mooting is a trial on a fictional or hypothetical issue, usually hosted by law schools, as training for future barristers or litigators’.
(Source: Charles Cole , ‘Moot Court: Scrimmage for the ... Lawyer’ (1989)).
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What does it achieve? 1. Develop research and understanding of, the relevant area of law.
2. Using research as a tool in practice
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Mooting skills – cont’d2. You gain valuable experience of public
speaking and develops your ability to speak persuasively and articulately.
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Cont’d3. Mooting is of particular relevance to
students thinking of a law career. It puts theory into practice.
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Pitfalls In at the deep end. Reinforcing student fears about advocacy De-value students self worth Questioning their academic choices Self – fulfilling prophecy
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Mooting and threshold conceptsMeyer and Land (2003) – ‘Threshold Concepts’
"core concepts that once understood, transform perception of a given subject“. (EUREAKA MOMENT).
troublesome knowledge, ideas that appear alien or counter-intuitive.
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Kolb’s Learning Cycle and Mooting
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Conclusion
Mooting will;1. Develop students confidence in speaking2. Enhance their understanding of the law3. Create a synergy between practice and
theory4. Better the student’s critical thinking
skills5. Enhances the students understanding of
the Learning Outcomes
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CONTACT
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (0230) 403 6400
Fax: (0230) 425 5330
Address: Middlesex University (Mauritius Branch Campus), Avenue Droopnath Ramphul, Bonne Terre, Vacoas, Mauritius
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References
Kolb, David (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development
Meyer, J.H.F. and Land, R. (2003) Threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge: linkages to ways of thinking and practising
Online resources
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk