Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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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. to understand how legal arguments are constructed based on legal materials (statute law, case law, the Constitution) 2. to understand how memorials of written arguments are drafted 3. to understand how oral submissions are properly made to the court 4. to have a deeper insight into substantive law subjects as the hypothetical case examined will reflect issues addressed in other law courses 5. to appreciate the reality of the law in action 6. to have a greater understanding of the importance of diligent legal research 7. to be confident in presenting and defending legal arguments by way of oral presentation. 8. to develop key skills such as team work, organisation, self- management and communication. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Indicative Content and Learning Activities Introduction - What is a Moot Court? Why participate in a Moot Court? Benefits of Mooting; outline of research materials (statute law, case law, Constitution, ECHR, EU law) Professional Legal Ethics; Thinking Like a Lawyer • Mini-Moot – Students will take part in a practice moot on an area of law distinct from the main moot topic • Main Moot - Introduction to the issues raised in the Main Moot – these issues will be drawn from other substantive law subjects being studied by the students; group research, preparation of memorial and oral presentation; information on creating a memorial; correct written citation; structuring a memorial; information on presenting oral submissions to the court; correct form of address; and useful phrases. • Main Moot Presentations - Students present oral submissions to the court. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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