ILSA Guide to International Law Moot Court Competition

Cecilie Elisabeth Schjatvet and Zakir Hafez

This is a hands-on book for students participating in international law moot court competitions. As such, it functions as a road map for students in their research and writing and in their preparation for oral argument. The authors have written a volume that is useful for students, coaches and faculty advisors with a wide variety of moot-court experience. For participants who have no previous experience with international law moot courts, the book serves as a primer, introducing the topics of moot court generally, international law, and oral and legal advocacy. For participants with prior course work in international law, it provides a guide for applying this knowledge to the moot-court context. For participants with competition experience, it provides a first glimpse into how moot court differs when the legal basis is international law. And finally, for those with experience with international law moot courts, this text is intended to serve as a ready handbook for "refreshers" on certain topics and for quick reference.

CONTENTS: Introduction • Analysis of the Compromis • Writing Legal Papers • Preliminary Research • Advanced Research • Writing the Memorial • Preparing the Oral Presentation • Citation of Authorities • Special Guidelines for Preparing for International Competition

$30.00 • paperback • ISBN 0-935328-94-7