Rosamund Smith Moot Final 2021 [IN PERSON]

Tuesday 26th of October 2021 17:20

Online registration has ended for this event

Location

Middle Temple Hall

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, Business Attire (with Gowns for Called Members)

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Event Details

This event is taking place in the Hall before dinner AND will be streamed live. This page is for tickets to attend in-person. To book a virtual ticket to attend online CLICK HERE. We will not be able to admit anyone into the Hall with a virtual ticket.

For those attending in-person please note that bookings are open at full capacity and social distancing will no longer be in place.

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

The Moot Final will take place before dinner

Watch the Moot finalists compete in front of a panel of Judges.

Judges:

Lord Burnett of Maldon
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing DBE
The Hon Mrs Justice Whipple

Moot Finalists:

Afiya Amesu and Andrew Dixon
Aislinn-Kelly Lyth and Natalie O'Connell

Problem set by:

Craig Carr - 7 Bedford Row

The Moot Problem is now avaliable to download. To download CLICK HERE.

Click here to view the appellant skeleton argument, and here for the respondent skeleton argument.

Click here to view the appellant Authorities list, and here for the respondent Authorities list.

Recordings of the semi-final Moots are available to watch online.

Who can Attend

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

Benchers: Guests welcome

Dietary Requirements

Qualifying Session Details

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

Learning Outcomes:

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 12:00 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 by emailing education@middletemple.org.uk

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 Laura Hacon.

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

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