MOOTING GUIDE FORFIRST TIME MOOTERS

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3 GETTING STARTEDFor a Moot Court Compet i t ion

4 MOOT PROPOSITIONDecoding the Problem

5 MEMORIAL MAKINGResearch , Draf t ing and Formatt ing

7 ORAL ARGUMENTATIONArt of Persuas ion and Advocacy

9 TAKE HELPHaving a Mentor

GETTING STARTED1. Why Do we Moot?1. Why Do we Moot?As a mooter, one gains a lot and there is nothing to lose because no learning isAs a mooter, one gains a lot and there is nothing to lose because no learning isdisadvantageous. Below is a list of six benefits of mooting, which makes it a must-dodisadvantageous. Below is a list of six benefits of mooting, which makes it a must-doactivity in law school.activity in law school.Click HereClick Here

2. How to Choose a Moot?2. How to Choose a Moot?Your choice of moot is one of the many factors which determine your chances of winning.Your choice of moot is one of the many factors which determine your chances of winning.Follow these six simple steps on how to select a moot court competition that suits you.Follow these six simple steps on how to select a moot court competition that suits you.Click HereClick Here

3. How to Choose a Moot Team?3. How to Choose a Moot Team?Since your moot team decides the outcome of the competition, students often feelSince your moot team decides the outcome of the competition, students often feelpressured while choosing the ‘right’ teammates. We bring to you a descriptive guide.pressured while choosing the ‘right’ teammates. We bring to you a descriptive guide.Click HereClick Here

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MOOT PROPOSITION

1. How to Read a Moot Problem?1. How to Read a Moot Problem?If you are a first-time mooter, you might feel nervous once the Moot Proposition releaseIf you are a first-time mooter, you might feel nervous once the Moot Proposition releasedate approaches. Hang in there! Here is your guide on how to read Moot Problem.date approaches. Hang in there! Here is your guide on how to read Moot Problem.Click HereClick Here

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MEMORIAL MAKING1. Drafting a Memorial:1. Drafting a Memorial:Drafting a good memorial is essential because it is the first step towards making anDrafting a good memorial is essential because it is the first step towards making animpression. Here’s your guide to draft a memorial.impression. Here’s your guide to draft a memorial.Click HereClick Here

3. MS Word Shortcuts:3. MS Word Shortcuts:The possibilities of using shortcuts on MS Word are endless and once you know how toThe possibilities of using shortcuts on MS Word are endless and once you know how touse them, you will get hooked and we guarantee it will save some great deal of time.use them, you will get hooked and we guarantee it will save some great deal of time.Click HereClick Here

2. Sample Best Memos:2. Sample Best Memos:With time you will develop your own style of formatting and drafting but in theWith time you will develop your own style of formatting and drafting but in themeantime learn the best practices first from the following sample Best Memorials frommeantime learn the best practices first from the following sample Best Memorials fromvarious Moot Court Competitions.various Moot Court Competitions. ClickClick Here Here

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MEMORIAL MAKING4. Online Certificate Course on Memorial Making:4. Online Certificate Course on Memorial Making: Master the art of researching, drafting and formatting a Moot Court Memorial.Master the art of researching, drafting and formatting a Moot Court Memorial.ClickClick Here Here

5. Using Citations:5. Using Citations: Do you get a 40% similarity index despite paraphrasing everything? Don’t worry, we’llDo you get a 40% similarity index despite paraphrasing everything? Don’t worry, we’llexplain how to cite and how to avoid plagiarism in your next research paper orexplain how to cite and how to avoid plagiarism in your next research paper orassignment.assignment.ClickClick Here Here

6. Effectively Using a Research Database:6. Effectively Using a Research Database:If one knows how to use the databases right, no other source for preparation is required.If one knows how to use the databases right, no other source for preparation is required.Given below are a few tips and tricks that you may use while using the researchGiven below are a few tips and tricks that you may use while using the researchdatabases.databases.ClickClick Here Here

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ORAL ARGUMENTATION1. Fluently Speaking in Moots:1. Fluently Speaking in Moots:Sometimes, law students who are not good speakers get discouraged from participating inSometimes, law students who are not good speakers get discouraged from participating inmoot court competitions. Here is a guide on how to be a good speaker.moot court competitions. Here is a guide on how to be a good speaker.Click Click HereHere

2. Using a Compendium:2. Using a Compendium:A compendium gives an impression to the judges that your team is well-prepared. List ofA compendium gives an impression to the judges that your team is well-prepared. List ofdo’s and don’ts for you to keep in mind while making a compendium.do’s and don’ts for you to keep in mind while making a compendium. Click Click HereHere

3. Courtroom Mannerisms:3. Courtroom Mannerisms:Most of the eminent moot court competitions take moot etiquettes very seriously andMost of the eminent moot court competitions take moot etiquettes very seriously andmistakes done are not overlooked. So, let us dive into all the key tips to master yourmistakes done are not overlooked. So, let us dive into all the key tips to master yourmooting etiquettes.mooting etiquettes.Click Click HereHere

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5. Online Certificate Course on Oral Argumentation:5. Online Certificate Course on Oral Argumentation: World-class mooters teach the Art of Persuasion to ace Moot Orals.World-class mooters teach the Art of Persuasion to ace Moot Orals.ClickClick Here Here

ORAL ARGUMENTATION4. Overcome Speaking Anxiety / Nervousness:4. Overcome Speaking Anxiety / Nervousness: Becoming a good public speaker isn’t tough, and we’re here to help you lose your fear ofBecoming a good public speaker isn’t tough, and we’re here to help you lose your fear ofpublic speaking. Given below are some of the useful tips for overcoming anxiety andpublic speaking. Given below are some of the useful tips for overcoming anxiety andnervousness to become a better public speaker.nervousness to become a better public speaker.ClickClick Here Here

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TAKE HELP

1. Importance of a Mentor:1. Importance of a Mentor: Having a mentor provides a guiding path, a comprehensive strategy, and the much-Having a mentor provides a guiding path, a comprehensive strategy, and the much-needed advice for better performance. Here is your guide to choosing a mentor.needed advice for better performance. Here is your guide to choosing a mentor.ClickClick Here Here

2. Moot Court Mentorship Program:2. Moot Court Mentorship Program:Memo Pundits offers an all-in-all moot court mentorship program aimed at makingMemo Pundits offers an all-in-all moot court mentorship program aimed at makingmentorship accessible to moot teams preparing for any domestic or international moot.mentorship accessible to moot teams preparing for any domestic or international moot. ClickClick Here Here

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