Rosamund Smith Moot Semi-Final 2024 (II)
Monday 24th of June 2024 17:20
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Middle Temple HallTimings
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 Called Members)Event Details
The second of the moot semi-finalists will take place before dinner.
Judges:
TBC
Moot Finalists:
For the Appellant: TBC
For the Respondent: TBC
The moot problem will be available to download two weeks before the event.
The teams' bundles will be available 2-3 days before the event.
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 (or your guests) 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 09:00 two working days before the event.
If you (or your guests) are unsure about anything on the evening please speak to the events staff on duty.
Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.
Qualifying Session Details
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
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.
Disabled Access and Support
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