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Lecturer(s)
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Hrnčiříková Miluše, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Hamuľák Ondrej, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Svaček Ondřej, doc. JUDr. LL.M. Ph.D.
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Halla Slavomír, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course is dividend into three parts. The first general part introduces basic principles of relevant legal disciplines (Public International Law, Private International Law, European Law). After a case for actual year is revealed, analysis of specific issues presented therein is conducted. After completion of written memorial, emphasis is put on the preparation of oral presentation. The content of the course is made dependent on content of particular case.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
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Learning outcomes
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Introductory seminars (i.e. those held before release of compromise) deal with broader theoretical preparation. Actual questions contained in the case can not be separated from subject matter of the whole discipline. Emphasis is therefore put on terminology, introduction to the system of work with international legal materials, introduction to basic principles applicable in the area and methodology of successful preparation of written memorials. Central part of the course starts with publication of compromise for actual year. All aspects of the case are analyzed in details. This part is concluded by submission of written memorials. The course then continues with preparation on oral presentation. Focus is given on the raising of standard of oral argumentation. Participation in domestic and foreign pre-moot rounds shall be ensured with participation of professionals in the area. The course is ended by participation at oral round of the moot court competition. The course is primarily focused on competitions Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (Public International Law), Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Private International Law) a Central and Eastern European Moot Court (European Law). Nevertheless, any other moot courts in area of international and European law can be dealt with in this course.
Students adopt basic methods of work with legal texts and basics of legal argumentation. In the complex case, students delimit specific issues, find out arguments in favour and deal with arguments of opposing party. Not least, students acquire work with foreign-language legal text and improve their presentation skills.
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance
Preparation of a simulated court hearing and its presentation during the competition.
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Recommended literature
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Carey, Henry, Mitchell, Stacey. (2014). Understanding International Law Through Moot Courts: Genocide, Torture, Habeas Corpus, Chemical Weapons and Responsibility to Protect. Plymouth: Lexington Books.
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Scalia, Antonin. (2008). Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges. Thomson West.
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Snape, John. (2010). How to Moot: A Student Guide to Mooting. Oxford.
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Spillane, Meghan. (2008). International Moot Court: An Introduction. New York: International Debate Education Association.
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Weizer, Paul. (2007). How to Please the Court: A Moot Court Handbook. Peter Lang Int. Academic Publishers.
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