Mootting can be defined as an innovative activity in which fictional cases are argued in a mock Court.  Participants of mootting are known as mooters. The team usually comprises of 3 students  who are expected to prepare on behalf of both the sides-the prosecution as well as the defense.   Out of a team of 3 students, 2 students acts as speakers, and one student acts as a researcher.  The speakers are bestowed with a duty of presenting the oral arguments. The research is supposed to   explore the various dimensions that are to be presented before the jury. The speakers acts the steering of the car and the speakers acts as a wheels of the car.  In the preliminary rounds, the teams are supposed to present the memorial. Memorial is the written submission of the arguments before the jury. The memorials are assessed by the jury and based on the assessment the teams qualify for further rounds.  Mooting assists students to develop skills in 
1.        Presentation of legal argument in a Court setting
2.       Public Speaking and advocacy.
3.        Team work
4.        Assimilating facts into succinct  points and arguments.
5.       Legal Writing and Legal Research
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7.       Critical Analysis
8.       Organization
Students through this activity can build  up their mooting skills  from internal to international level. They are able to comprehend, communicate  and constitute legal scenarios  which provides them a better understanding of law at their time of studying as well as practicing the same.   It enhances students employability skills  by boosting their self-confidence,  developing a professional networks and enhancing resumes. David Pope  and Dan Hill calls mooting a fun. Yes it is a fun! When you join your law college, or have started your journey to become a lawyer mooting should be one of your destination where you stop, explore and enjoy the same.

What law has in store for you?
 
Law can be studied at 2 levels of education. The first level of law can be studied right after your 12^th grade. It’s a 5 year BALLB or BBA LLB integrated course.
Do we get 2 degrees for the same course?
No! you get only one degree. It specifies your course name as BALLB or BBALLB.
How is the division between the subjects done during the course?
For the first 3 years, you are supposed to study BA or BBA subjects. In your BA subjects, you study history, political science, sociology, economics. For BBALLB integrated course, you have to study accounting subjects related to business administration.
What about the law subjects? When do we study them?
You start studying the law  subjects right from the first year.   In your first year, you study subjects like legal English, legal method, law of contracts. Other subjects that you study in your 5 years includes constitutional law, Indian Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code,  family law, law of torts, taxation laws, law relating to information technologies, drafting pleading and many others. There are elective subjects as well. A student gets to choose from the variety  of laws such as election law, Women law, banking and ensurance, competition laws etc.
Does the course vary between the Universities?
Yes, it does varies. There is a prescribed course for basic subjects such as constitution, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, however the subjects may be tought to different students at different stages at various law schools. It may also happen that certain subjects are not toughtal together.
Does the process of assessment also aries in different law Schools?
Yes, the process of assessment also varies. However, the minimum criteria prescribed by the Bar Council of India needs to be fulfilled by all the Law Schools of law?
It is a 3 year course which is pursued after the graduation. We get the glimpses of basic subjects such as the constitution, Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code and many others.
What do we study at the post graduation level?

Opportunities after law
 
Law paves a way for multifarious activities for all. Each individual, depending upon the interest can opt for the option that one wants to go to. This article tries to provide you a glimpse of some.

Advocacy skills for the Trial
 
In today’s highly competitive environment,  a law school graduates require ample amount of reasons to distinct  himself or herself in the legal community.  Trial advocacy provides the required confidence and competence  to step in a Court Room from the first day of the practice.  Trial advocacy teaches the skills  and ability to persuade   essential to represent the client effectively.  A trial answers the following questions. Who did what to whom? Why did they do it?  What happened? Why it is unjust? In the law colleges, mock trial is a method through which these skills are imbibed in a law student. Some of the basic skills that a law student needs to keep in mind while he participates in a trial advocacy are
1)         Try to keep yourself brief.
2)       Emphasize the strengths of your case rather than weakness. Try to be positive.
3)        Be clear about your requests from the  jury. If you want the jury to give $2million to your client, you have to ask them for the same! If you want them to ignore  the alibi  testimony given by the defendant’s brother, you have to be  clear. You can’t just say ‘He’s  his brother.’
4)       Keep your arguments simple. Concentrate on the important facts of the case.
5)        Provide details. You have to make a distinction between simple and detailed. A detailed argument means being well-verse of the facts of your case.
6)       Provide motives. Give appropriate reasons.  For instance, someone has done something. Why? You have to emphasize on your reasoning.
7)       Starting and ending of the case should be strong.
8)       You can also use themes. Find themes that relates to various elements of your case. It can arouse natural sympathy for the client.
9)       Present your arguments in a chronological order. It’s hard for the jury to relate at times if the arguments are not in order.  
Trial advocacy, can be one of your chosen co-curricular activity in a law school. Go and grab it!