Faculty of Law, The University of West Indies at Mona

LA32E International Mooting

1. General
The completion of Public International Law I is a prerequisite for this course,
which is optional and will be taught in the second Semester. Course enrollment
will be restricted and students will have to compete for class spaces through
Moot Selection Rounds.

2. Course Objective
This course will prepare students for participation in selected international moot
court competitions. It will develop skills related to research, writing, and oral
and written advocation.

3. Course Content
i. Introduction to the substantive areas of law related to each moot (public
international law and international human rights law).
ii. Research techniques
iii. Memorial writing techniques
iv. Independent research
v. Oral skills sessions/practice moots
vi. International moot participation

4. Method of Teaching
This course will be taught in small seminars and workshops. It will involve
significant independent research.

5. Method of Assessment
Students will be assessed on the basis of their participation in seminars and
workshops (20%), written memorials (40%), and practice moots (40%).