Course: Moot Court 1

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Course title Moot Court 1
Course code MEP/MMC1
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svaček Ondřej, doc. JUDr. LL.M. Ph.D.
  • Hrnčiříková Miluše, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Stehlík Václav, doc. JUDr. LL.M., Ph.D.
  • Hamuľák Ondrej, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Halla Slavomír, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
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.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
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.
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.
Prerequisites
The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Students are enrolled into the course on the basis of preceding selection procedure. High level of English proficiency is presupposed. The course is concluded by colloquium.
Recommended literature
  • To be specified after release of compromise..
  • Scalia, A. (2008). Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges. Thomson West.
  • Tomoszek, M., Kopa, M., Adameová, Z. (2012). Moot court ve výuce práva.. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Law Study plan (Version): Law (2019) Category: Law, legal and public administration proceeding - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -