Simultaneously with the Beginners' Moot, the Main Moot was my first ever serious mooting competition, where I had to face experienced mooters and judges with years of professional experience in various legal fields. I no longer had the bundle and skeleton argument provided by the organiser - I was supposed to challenge my intuition and critical thinking in order to create my own. Round after round, I have discovered that solid and thorough research, good knowledge of the case and relevant legal frameworks and case law, alongside persuasion and adaptability are few of the key skills that contribute to the success of a mooter in the main internal competition at our university. All these ingredients, alongside others I have yet to discover help you go through the oral submissions and judicial interventions without losing yourself and panicking about the right answer, putting you in control over your case. Taking your time and finding the right case law lead you to structuring your arguments and creating the best defence for your client, whether being counsel on behalf of the Appellant or the Respondent.
Alexandra