“Mooting” is like a mock trial, but replicates appeal-level cases. The process typically involves these steps:

• Read the case (several times)

• Create and memorize an outline of your submission (the argument)

• Practice presenting to - and answering questions from - others!

Mooting is a common practice in law schools.

In a typical moot:

• Two teams of two compete in “panels” in front of judges

  • One team is the appellant (plaintiff)

  • One team is the respondent (defendant)

• Teams present arguments and judges ask questions 

• The judges will pick a winner based on case knowledge, professionalism, and oral advocacy skills

We compete in national tournaments throughout the year. In the past we have competed at:

• Capital Cup (Hosted by Carleton)

• McGill Invitational (Hosted by McGill)

• Osgoode Cup (Hosted by York)

• Highland Cup (Hosted by UofT)

• Guelph-Humber Cup (Hosted by UofGH)

• Lyon’s Cup (Hosted by York)

• Ha-Redeye Cup Hosted by (UofGH)

Ps. taking the initiative to participate in competitive extracurricular events can look great on an application! ;)

• Gain oral advocacy, public speaking, and debate skills

• Practice reading and understanding legal cases / decisions

• Casual and competitive tournament opportunities

• Network with lawyers, judges and legal professionals

• Learn about a future career in law

• Most of all: spend time with close knit group of friends 

1. Buy a 2024-2025 membership to the Moot Team!

• Membership fees to be announced in September 2024

2. Join our Discord to stay in the loop!

3. Follow us in Instagram @carletonmoot

https://linktr.ee/carletonmoot