About AsUMoot
Moot court is a co-curricular activity at many law schools. Participants take part in simulated court or arbitration proceedings, usually involving drafting memorials or memoranda and participating in oral argument.
Moot court involves simulated proceedings before an appellate court, arbitral tribunal, or international dispute resolution body. These are different from mock trials that involve simulated jury trials or bench trials. Moot court does not involve actual testimony by witnesses, cross-examination, or the presentation of evidence, but is focused solely on the application of the law to a common set of evidentiary assumptions, facts, and clarifications/corrections to which the competitors are introduced.
The procedure imitates that followed in real courts: the judge enters, the mooters and the judge bow to each other, the clerk announces the matter, the mooters give their appearances and are then called on in turn to present their submissions, the judge asks questions of the mooters, the court adjourns, and the judge then returns to deliver a brief judgment and some feedback.
Why AsUMoot?
Every law student faces the challenge of the field work, i.e., at Courts. Some are scared, some cannot participate because of not knowing how to. So, we are here trying to reach out to every future law student to learn and practice the legal field work. This platform is made for “U”, to prepare your confidence from day one of the court day as a professional. This platform is made by “U”, because the utilisation of this platform is solely by the future law students only, to compete one another, reaching out on a broader spectrum.
That’s why the name “AsUMoot”.
In most moot court competitions, each side is represented by two speakers or oralists (though the entire team composition may be larger) and a third member, sometimes known as of counsel, may be seated with the speakers. Each speaker usually speaks between 10 and 25 minutes, covering one to three main issues. After the main submissions are completed, there will usually be a short round or two of rebuttal and even surrebuttal. Communications between speakers may or may not be prohibited. Throughout the course of the submissions, judges — usually lawyers, academics, or actual judges — may ask questions, though in some competition’s questions are reserved to the end of submissions. In larger competitions, teams have to participate in up to ten rounds; the knockout/elimination stages are usually preceded by a number of preliminary rounds to determine seeding (power seeding is often used). Teams almost always must switch sides (applicant/appellant/claimant on one side, and respondent on the other) throughout a competition, and, depending on the format of the moot, the moot problem usually remains the same throughout. The scores of the written submissions are taken into consideration for most competitions to determine qualification (whether for the competition or for the knockouts) and seeding, and sometimes even up to a particular knockout stage.
What People Say About Us
Student and Parents Opinion
Participating in moot court has been a game-changer for me. It has boosted my confidence, improved my public speaking abilities, and given me the chance to showcase my legal skills. I would recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing a career in law.
Manish Kumar Singh
2nd Year Law Student
Moot court has been the highlight of my law school experience. The competition has challenged me to think critically and communicate effectively. I'm grateful for the opportunity to hone my skills in a supportive and competitive environment.
Faruk Uddin
2nd Year Law Student
I cannot overstate how valuable my experience with the moot court program has been. It has been a great opportunity to practice my legal research and advocacy skills in a competitive and supportive environment. Moot court has also provided me with an opportunity to network with other law students and legal professionals. Overall, I highly recommend participating in moot court to any law student who wants to improve their legal skills, gain experience in a courtroom setting, and develop relationships with others in the legal community."
Kajal Singh
2nd Year Law Student
