Law Society Mooting Competition

On November 6, 2023, the Law Society at Anglia Ruskin University, London, hosted a Tort Law Mooting Competition at Charterhouse. The Moot competition offers students a valuable platform to engage in scholarly discourse and enhance their understanding of legal matters. It fosters a sense of legal consciousness among students, prompting them to critically examine the law and engage in investigative activities pertaining to it.

Students acquire valuable experience by collaborating in groups and engaging in mutual learning. Mooting can be likened to a mock trial. In a hypothetical scenario, two opposing parties engage in a legal dispute and present their arguments before a fictional judge, who renders a decision based on the contentions put up by each party. The practice of presenting arguments in a courtroom setting is a fundamental aspect of the study of law. Students possess the capacity to exhibit their comprehension of advocacy and the legal field. Students can enhance their writing and oral argumentation abilities, skills that will be regularly utilised in their post-law school endeavours. Moot courts provide students with the valuable opportunity to directly witness the functioning of a courtroom! 

John O'Leary, in his capacity as a Court of Appeals Justice, actively participated in the trial by overseeing the proceedings to ensure adherence to relevant legislation and protocols. As the case develops, the Lord renders decisions on legal matters after taking notes on the evidence. However, he presents us with a clear judgement and precise recommendations for enhancement. John O'Leary merits our sincere appreciation on behalf of the entire Law Society. Our great colleagues from the East India campus played a significant role in this event. They delivered a successful presentation in their moot competition. A massive well done to the students who took part!