Mooots: The Importance Of Moots In Law School

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The mesmerizing and awe inspiring moment of recently passed school boy like me when he enters in a law school would be witnessing some senior arguing his case in front of the judges and experiencing what a court proceeding may look like in a set up formally known as a Moot Court. Moots are fancy yet tricky and quite challenging. It is an oral presentation of a legal issue or problem against an opponent counsel and before a judge in a quite similar layout of that a court. One is required to thoroughly read the matter at hand, arrive at certain aspects that may act crucial in his voyage for getting the favored decision, submit his case in writing and then argue the same with reasons and argue the question of law, cite related judgments etc.
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For those focused to practice as an advocate in courts, moots can be helpful beyond imagination. An advocate needs to follow professional etiquette, dress up accordingly, follow court norms, and respect the law and judges. Mooting teaches the initial procedural requirements like the basic understanding of the legal fraternity, and getting an opportunity to present the matter before bench in moots is quite motivating for students. Many law schools in India have started giving special focus on moots after understanding there impact and need in law students life.
Mooting teaches focused research, as one must highlight only on necessary information, try to relate events and cases, time management, also to remain on top of everything and above all, the feeling and experience that one achieve after standing in front of judges, getting their feedback before entering into legal field are quite persuasive.
Mooting gives practical experience of the court since a moot court is designed as a formal court and the procedures followed during the moot resemble that of the court rooms. Participants develop their speaking skills as they need to argue on the submissions advanced and are required to defend their side in front of judges through words that automatically acts as the development of the student in building a persuasive legal

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