JESSUP MOOT
LAW5JMT
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are provided the opportunity to enhance their research, writing and advocacy skills through participation in the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. The competition is a prestigious international moot involving Law students from various parts of the world. To advance to the international stage of the competition students must prepare written legal arguments and participate in the oral advocacy mooting competition against other Australian Law schools.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Magda Karagiannakis
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW5PIL and approval of Law School Director of the Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various readings will be provided via the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop expert skills in making legal arguments for a competitive international law mooting competition
- Activities:
- Mooting; Written Memorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
02. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of general principles of international law and litigation before the International court of Justice
- Activities:
- Mooting; Written Memorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Develop astute skills in presenting oral arguments persuasively
- Activities:
- Mooting; Written Memorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
City Campus, 2019, Week 35-13, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 4
Enrolment information: Managed by Law School Enrolment by application only
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Magda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 35
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 35
One 14.0 days practical per study period on weekdays in week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooting (2,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Memorials (2,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
City Campus, 2019, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 4
Enrolment information: Managed by Law School Enrolment by application only
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Magda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 02 - 07
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooting (2,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written Memorials (2,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |