Rosamund Smith Moot Final 2023

Tuesday 17th of October 2023 17:20

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Location

Middle Temple Hall
1 QS Point
Bench Commons
Advocacy Skills

Timings

17:20 ~ Doors Open
17:50 ~ Doors Close for Moot
18:00 ~ Moot
18:50 ~ Discussion of Moot Problem
19:15 ~ Reception
19:35 ~ Doors Close for Dinner
19:45 ~ Dinner
Expected to end at approx. 21:30

Dress code

Business Attire (with Gowns for all Members of the Inn)

Event Details

All members of the Inn are welcome to attend this event.

The Moot Final will take place before dinner

Watch this year's finalists compete in front of a panel of Judges.


Judges: 
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Males
The Hon Mrs Justice Farbey
The Hon Mr Justice Johnson

Moot Finalists: 
For the Appellant: Georgie Dibbo and Emily Chapman
For the Respondent: Andrew Eve and Farhana Iqbal


Moot Problem

The moot problem can be viewed here: Moot Problem

The moot setter is Her Honour Judge Judy Khan KC.

The discussion of the moot problem will be lead by Laurie Anne Power KC.

Bundles

Appellant Bundle

Respondent Bundle


Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event including the moot before dinner in order to claim a Qualifying Session. Other Members and Guests are of course most welcome to attend the moot, or can attend the reception onwards.

Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.

Who can Attend

Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member

Benchers: Guests welcome

Dietary Requirements

If you have any dietary requirements please ensure that you provide this information when you book tickets.  If you did not do so, please inform the Inn no later than 12:00 two working days before the event.  When seated in Hall please make a member of staff aware of these requirements so that they can serve you accordingly.  

The menu for this event is subject to change.

Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.

Further details on dietary requirements

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Aims:

After this session, students should be able to:

  • Recognise effective techniques for mooting/ appellate advocacy
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses in opposing cases 

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:

  • 1.5 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 1. 9 / 1.12 / 1.15

Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement

QS Feedback

If you have any feedback on a QS you have attended or have any suggestions for future sessions, please contact the education department on education@middletemple.org.uk

Bookings and Cancellations

Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’.  Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first).  Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.

Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.

Cancellations:

Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

Click here to view our Bookings and Cancellation Policies

Disabled Access and Support

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Richard Frost.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Richard. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Religious Support

Middle Temple endeavours to make the Inn as inclusive as possible for all of its members, guests and staff.

If you have questions regarding religious practice at the Inn or at Inn events, or if you would like to request support, please email the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Laura Hacon. The Inn endeavours to make reasonable adjustments where possible.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Data Protection & Photography

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the EducationTeam at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 4800, education@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.