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Description This module aims to give students an understanding of the law in action in the courts, by providing them with the opportunity to represent the parties to a hypothetical case, to prepare written arguments and to deliver those arguments by way of oral presentation to a Moot Court. By requiring active research, preparation of written memorials and presentation of oral submissions, the Moot Court programme develops students ability to construct cogent legal arguments and improves advocacy skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. undertake diligent legal research; 2. construct legal arguments based on legal materials (statute law, case law, the Constitution); 3. draft memorials of written arguments; 4. confidently present and defend legal arguments by way of oral presentation to an authoritative body such as a court. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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)Main Moot Presentations - Students present oral submissions to the court. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 273, Moodle, 0, Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU Moodle page for this module., 274, Electronic Sources, 0, Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org, www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int, 275, Primary Sources, 0, Primary legal materials which will vary from year to year, dependant on the issues raised in the Moot Court problem, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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