Summative:
1. A written portfolio (which will assess learning outcomes 2,3, 4 & 5) -to include two pieces of work (one skeleton argument and one ‘bundle’ appropriately structured and tabbed -25%) and one reflective statement following a practice moot -25%) (see Formative assessment)
2. One assessed oral moot (50%) which will assess learning outcomes 1,3,5 & 6

To pass this module, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40% and a mark of at least 25% in each component.

Formative:
One practice moot (to include skeleton arguments and bundles) and workshop sessions (see learning strategies above)

As this is a skills based option, the substantive content is based on core subjects already studied.
Students are, however, required to develop and learn new skills in order successfully to build an argument and present a case in an appellate court in accordance with the rules and conventions which apply in that forum.

Whole group sessions:
Introductory lectures and attendance at oral moots.

Small group sessions/workshops:

Smaller group sessions will take the form of workshops where students will have the opportunity to learn from topic overviews and activities which will be used to enhance research, presentation and a wide range of transferable skills. Preparation for workshops will be supported by pre-reading, research activities as well as discussions supervised by the module tutors.

Independent study:

Research, preparation and practice within teams.

Total 300 hours

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.

Core:
Snape J and Watt G ‘How to Moot – a student guide to mooting’ OUP 2010
Recommended:
Pope. D and Hill D. ‘Mooting and Advocacy Skills’ Sweet & Maxwell 2011