MASTERING THE ART OF INTERNATIONAL MOOTING
The structure, Technique and Rules of International Mooting
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About the Book
“Mastering the Art of International Mooting: The structure, technique and rules of international mooting” is a book that can be used by all levels of law students regardless of their background with international mooting. As law schools around the world develop courses that deal with international mooting, a practical technique-based mooting book will greatly add to the resources for this type of course. This book sets out the nature of the mooting exercise; the rationale for the exercise; how to analyse the fact-patterns; how to research and write skeleton arguments; and how to prepare for oral submissions. This book is unique, in that it provides strategies for moot students on how to deal with situations which may arise at international competitions. Examples of possible addresses to the Court are provided in the book, giving students options of what to say and do in specific situations. While this book also speaks about how to prepare for competitions, it also speaks to coaches of mooting teams. Strategies and tips are provided to present and future coaches in respect of selection of moot teams and judging mooting competitions. It is hoped that this book will increase the standard of mooting and eventual advocacy of law students and eventually lawyers.
About the Author
Timothy Affonso is an attorney-at-law in Trinidad and Tobago. He is a lecturer of Legal Research and Contract Law at the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad. The author has worked, as an advocate, in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Trinidad and Tobago and, as an extradition attorney, in the Office of the Attorney General in Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Affonso is a former national scholarship winner and Chevening scholar. He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the West Indies; a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School and a Masters of Law Degree in Public Law and Human Rights from the University College London.