MOOT CLUB

Moots are mock court cases based on a set of facts that give rise to a host of legal issues. Mooting is used largely in law schools as a practical exercise to develop and refine a student’s legal research and submission writing skills, as well as oral advocacy and communication abilities. Other transferable skills include teamwork, organisational, creative problem-solving, and time management skills.

WHAT IS MOOT CLUB?

The QUTLS Moot Club is dedicated to helping students practice their advocacy skills in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Moot Club is a non-competitive environment where law students of any experience level can learn the ins and outs of mooting, get feedback and develop new skills. If you are a first year, it is the perfect place to meet new people, gain confidence and practice skills which are very important in law school and in practice.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Moot Club is held approximately 6 times a year in the Moot Courts in the Law Library on weekday evenings. You don’t need any mooting experience and you can join on the night by yourself or in a team. We publish the moot problem a few weeks prior with some tips about how you can prepare submissions. On the night, moot judges and experienced mooters will be present to give invaluable feedback. The dates and details of these sessions will be published on our Facebook page, QUTLS Moot Club.

Upcoming Events

• Welcome to Moot Club Night | In order to find out more about mooting, how it can help you throughout your degree and make friends, come along to the Welcome to Moot Club Night, on March 2 at 6pm in the Gibson Room. There will be a keynote speech and guest speakers including barristers and seasoned student mooters.

• How to Moot Workshop | Mooting can seem daunting but come along in the first week of semester to the moot workshop to learn the basics! There will be a presentation from student mooters about the basics of mooting, some tips and tricks and what opportunities are available to test out your new skills. There will be a Q&A afterwards, so come along and find yourself a moot partner.

• Moot Dinner | The Moot Dinner is held at the end of the year and is a night to remember, filled with food and drinks, speeches, and a celebration of the mooting accomplishments of the year. It is a great opportunity to network with legal professionals, academics and fellow students with an interest in mooting. This will be a ticketed event and a great opportunity to relax and celebrate the hard work you put in this year!

What To Look Out For

To stay up-to-date on Moot Club activities, you can like our Facebook page, QUTLS Moot Club. If you have any questions, you can contact the Director of Moot Club at director.mootclub@qutlawsociety.com.