4.2.3.1.3) What is Moot Court? (King Hall Law School)
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This article is from the King Hall Law School FAQ, by David F. Prenatt, Jr. NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us with numerous contributions by others.
4.2.3.1.3) What is Moot Court? (King Hall Law School)
When most people talk about Moot Court, they are talking about the
year long program of Appellate Advocacy at King Hall. There are
actually several Moot Court programs; Appellate Advocacy is the most
popular one.
4.2.3.1.3.1) Why should I do Moot Court? (King Hall Law School)
Moot Court will help you acquire valuable skills in oral advocacy.
Having clerked for Moot Court as a One L, I though I knew what to
expect from oral arguments, but boy was I wrong. I have never had a
fear of public speaking, but during my first oral argument in Legal
Writing as a One L, I experienced an adrenaline rush that really
surprised me. All at once it occurred to me that I was confronting a
hostile heckler to whom I was required to show deference (i.e., the
judge) while at the same time zealously advocating the interests of my
client. I decided to do Moot Court because I realized that it's best
to learn how to cope with such epiphanies in an academic setting
rather than in a real courtroom.
4.2.3.1.3.2) What should I expect from Moot Court? (King Hall Law School)
The first semester (i.e., Fall Semester) of Moot Court (i.e.,
Appellate Advocacy) involves researching and arguing both sides of
three hypothetical cases on appeal. The second semester of Moot Court
is different in that it involves a single hypothetical case comprised
of two issues on appeal; you work with a partner who helps you prepare
a written brief. Participation in the second semester of Moot Court
is also used to qualify students for certain Moot Court teams.
4.2.3.1.3.3) How do I qualify for a Moot Court team? (King Hall Law School)
Many of the Moot Court teams are selected from the Appellate Advocacy
program, but there are several other teams that are sponsored
independently by the law school that have nothing to do with the
Appellate Advocacy program. In addition, you can create your own team
for one of the competitions that is not sponsored by the law school.
4.2.3.1.3.4) What is the Moot Court Board? (King Hall Law School)
The Moot Court Board runs the year long Appellate Advocacy program.
Students are elected to the Moot Court Board by the outgoing Board.
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