About Mooting Society
What is Mooting?
New to mooting? Start with this guide!
​Mooting is a form of advocacy where participants argue on points of law in front of a judge in a mock trial.
Mooting competitions test participants in two areas; written and oral advocacy. Competitors demonstrate their skills in written advocacy through their skeleton arguments and in their oral advocacy through their submissions in court and through judicial interventions.
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A moot is usually structured such that participants are only allowed to speak for a limited time. During this time, participants should also expect judicial interventions from the judges where they may inquire on aspects of their submissions.
Mooting is a practical way to hone your legal research and advocacy skills – which are invaluable for both aspiring barristers and solicitors. All are welcome to take part in our training and internal competitions, regardless of the subject of your degree or your year group!
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We go through a moot problem together in our handbook. This is a great place to start!
Structure of a moot
A typical moot problem usually involves appealing a previous ruling. You will be given the details of the case, and the reasons behind the previous judge's ruling. There are two teams of two lawyers - the appellants (those appealing the ruling) and the respondents (those defending it).
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The moot problem may also include some grounds on which to research your case.​
How can I get involved?
The first step to getting involved is usually buying our membership, but in Freshers' week and in our non-law workshop, you can get a taste of mooting for free before committing!
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Once you've joined us, follow the steps below:
Read our handbook!
You can view our super detailed and helpful handbook on this page.
Come to our workshops
We have introductory workshops for both law and non-law students. See our Training page.
Join the Novice Cup!
Our Novice Cup trains you and lets you compete with other complete beginners.