Unit search

Search results

MLJ760 - Mooting and Advocacy

Year:

2022 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Start Anytime*

Enrolment by application only. Refer to note below.

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:START-ANYTIME 12 MONTH PERIOD: Rebecca Tisdale
Cohort rule:

For students enrolled in M729 Juris Doctor

Prerequisite:

Students must have successfully completed 6 core M729 Juris Doctor law units

Corequisite:

Nil.

Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

Scheduled learning experiences will differ depending on the specific competition. 

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including online content on topics relevant to mooting, advocacy and substantive law for each competition

Minimum indicative contact hours (depending on competition):

  • 10 x 2 hour team meetings
  • 2 x 1.5 hour practice moots
  • 2 x 3 hour advocacy workshops
Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Scheduled learning experiences will differ depending on the specific competition. 

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including online content on topics relevant to mooting, advocacy and substantive law for each competition

Minimum indicative contact hours (depending on competition):

  • 10 x 2 hour team meetings
  • 2 x 1.5 hour practice moots
  • 2 x 3 hour advocacy workshops
In-person attendance requirements:

In person requirements typically include induction, team meetings, advocacy workshops, practice and attendance at moot competition. Some of these in person requirements may be cloud-based and will depend on the mooting competition.

Note:

Business & Law Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units are by application only and quotas may apply. Students may be required to interview or participate in tryouts before acceptance into the unit.

Please visit the website for further information and how to apply. For information on the Moot Programs, please visit here.

Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. Please use your Deakin email and state your student ID in all correspondence.

Enrolment preferences may be given to students who have completed or simultaneously undertake the relevant substantive and procedural units for the given moot competition:

Mooting Competition Recommended Units

Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (VIS Moot)

 N/A

Alfred Deakin ICA Moot

 N/A

Victorian Women Lawyer’s Warren Moot

 N/A

The ANIMAL Moot

 N/A

Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot

MLJ709 Constitutional Law and Policy

ACU Citizenship, Refugee and Migration Law Moot

 MLJ730 Migration and Refugee Law and Policy

UNSW Private Law Moot

MLJ705 Commercial Law and Policy
MLL702 Contract Law and Policy
MLJ715 Corporate Law and Policy
MLL708 Civil Procedure and Dispute Resolution and Policy
MLJ717 Trusts and Equitable Remedies

Administrative Appeals Tribunal National Mooting Competition (AAT Moot)

 MLJ710 Administrative Law and Policy

Monash University Castan Centre Human Rights Law Moot

 MLM719 Human Rights Law and Policy

Victoria University Michael Kirby Contract Moot

MLJ702 Contract Law and Policy

Baker & McKenzie National Women’s Moot

 N/A

The Philip C. International Law Moot Competition (Jessup Moot)

 N/A

The above table identifies all qualifying mooting competitions that currently qualify for unit credit. Please contact the Deakin Law School Moot Director via email for any enquiries. Please use your Deakin email and state your student ID in all correspondence.

Content

A moot is a simulated court or arbitration hearing based on a mock factual scenario, developed for a specific competition. This unit is designed for students wishing to participate in pre-approved domestic and/or international mooting competitions. Mooting students will work closely with their fellow team mates to analyse the given moot problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions and present oral argument at the competition. A coach will mentor each team throughout all phases of the competition. During the competition, judges will test a team’s understanding of the relevant law and the veracity of their arguments (problem-solving skills) in the oral advocacy portion of the competition. This Work Integrated Learning unit provides students an authentic learning experience to engage in advocacy and an opportunity to demonstrate competence as an advocate.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Construct legal arguments in response to a legal problem and evaluate the arguments put by others

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

Communicate legal arguments and advocacy through written and oral submissions

GLO2: Communication

ULO3

Constructively engage independently and with teammates towards mutually beneficial outcomes and reflect on this in writing.

GLO6: Self-management

GLO7: Teamwork

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week

Assessment 1: (Group of 2) Written Submissions

Written document. Word/page limits determined by the moot competition rules.

30%

Due date set by competition convenor

Assessment 2: (Individual) Performance in Oral Presentation

Performance in minimum 2 oral rounds of competition. Format and duration determined by the moot competition rules.

40%

Oral arguments scheduled by competition convenor

Assessment 3: (Individual) Participation/Involvement and Written Reflection

Part A: Supervisor Evaluation

Part B: student reflective submission.

Part A: 20%

Part B: 10%

Part A of Assessment Task 3 is spread across the competition period.
Part B of Assessment Task 3 is due after competition.

 

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

Texts and reading lists for units can be found on the University Library via the following link. 
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

Unit Fee Information

Click on the fee link below which describes you: