Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Moot Court Advocacy & Analysis |
| Module Code |
LG145 |
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School |
School of Law & Government |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Emma Mcevoy
Semester 2: Emma Mcevoy
Autumn: Emma Mcevoy
| | | Module Teachers | Emma Mcevoy
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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None
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Description
This module aims to give students an understanding of how law and advocacy function in court. During the module, students study advocacy styles, learn about the role of advocates in the administration of justice and develop their skills in legal analysis and public speaking. During the module, students will represent parties in a hypothetical case, as part of which they will prepare written submissions and deliver their arguments in an oral presentation to a Moot Court. By requiring students to interact with a legal brief, analyse its contents, conduct research, prepare written memorials and present oral submissions, the Moot Court course develops students' ability to construct cogent legal arguments and offers an insight into the role and activities of barristers practicing in Ireland.
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Learning Outcomes
1. By requiring students to interact with a legal brief, analyse its contents, conduct research, prepare written memorials and present oral submissions, the Moot Court programme develops students' ability to construct cogent legal arguments and offers an insight into the role and activities of barristers practicing in Ireland.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Total Workload: 0 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Oral Examination | Oral mini-moot | 10% | n/a | | Group assignment | Written memorial outlining legal arguments prepared by and marked as group work | 20% | n/a | | Oral Examination | Oral final moot | 70% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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