Guide to Mooting in Ireland

Dr Edana Richardson is a lecturer in law and Maynooth University.

• Chapter 1: Introduction to MootingIntroduction to A Guide to Mooting in IrelandWhat is mooting and how it differs from debating and mock trialsBenefits of mootingMooting competitions in IrelandOutline steps of a mootThe mooting problem questionChapter 2: Relevant Aspects of the Irish Legal SystemDifference between public and private lawSources of Irish lawPrecedent and the hierarchy of courts in Ireland, England and Wales, Australia andthe United States of AmericaChapter 3: Legal Research for a MootStages of researching a mooting problem questionHow to find authoritiesReading authorities — what to look for in a case and legislation in the context of amootHow to choose your authoritiesChapter 4: Written SubmissionsWhat are written submissions?Memorials and list of authoritiesWhat to do following exchange of written submissionsTemplate — written submissionsLegal writing skills for a mootChapter 5: Oral SubmissionsWhat are oral submissions?Each party’s role and timingExpressions to be used throughout oral submissions by all partiesStructure of, and expressions used in, your oral submissions — opening remarks,submissions on each ground of appeal, conclusionTemplate — expressions to be used in oral submissions for each partyMaking your oral submissions persuasiveHow to deal with judicial comments and questionsRebuttalChapter 6: Helpful Mooting Skills and What to Expect on the Day of the MootSpeaking techniquesHow to present yourself at a mootHow to control your nervesWhat to do if something goes wrong during a mootThe day of the mootStep by step guide on how to attend an appeals case in the Irish superior courtsChapter 7: Organising a Mooting Module or CompetitionDifference in approach between a mooting module and a mooting competitionThings to consider when organising a mooting module or a mooting competitionTemplatesChapter 8: Sample Mooting Problem QuestionsIrish law-specific mooting problem questions