DCU’s 13th National Moot Court Competition returns in person to the Criminal Courts of Justice
DCU is calling on law students across Ireland and the UK to register now to take part in this year’s National Moot Court Competition and demonstrate their legal prowess. Registrations are invited for no later than 5pm on Monday, 24th October 2022.
13th Moot Court Competition
Sponsored by A&L Goodbody, the event celebrates its 13th year and will take place in-person on Saturday 19th November 2022 at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8.
Law students invited to showcase their skills
DCU’s National Moot Court Competition is an annual inter-law school event designed to give law students an opportunity to showcase their skills before prominent members of the legal profession, including a Supreme Court Judge. Each institution can enter a maximum of 5 teams with teams comprising 3 students.
This initiative is led by Dr Aisling de Paor from the School of Law and Government at DCU and she said:
"The benefit and impact for students is significant - participation in this competition develops practical skills in advocacy, oral argument and legal thinking - all essential skills for future lawyers. Such experiential learning activities also fosters valuable transferable skills such as team work, communication and confidence that students will use in all aspects of their lives. It is also a very enjoyable way for students to experience law in action, to gain an insight into the practical legal environment and to have the opportunity to engage with the judiciary and wider legal profession."
Competition entry details
Entry deadline: 5.00 pm, Monday October 24th 2022
How to enter: email team name to nationalmoot@gmail.com
Entrance fee: €25
Written Submission deadline: 5.00 pm Friday November 4th 2022
Prizes: For the Winning Team, Best Speaker in the Final and Best Memorials.
What is the case?
This year's problem revolves around the tort of nervous shock. Students are required to prepare written submissions for the Plaintiff/Appellant and written submissions for the Defendant/ Respondent. Students will deliver oral arguments on 19th November at the Criminal Courts of Justice.
Further details regarding entry and full information about the problem question is available here.