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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Jessup Moot is a summer session elective. It is the Australian round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the world’s largest mooting competition. Members of the Jessup team are expected to prepare written memorials and participate in the internal ANU practice moots. The team then participates in the Australian rounds of the Jessup Moot competition and, if the team reaches the Final of the Australian rounds, would compete in the International Rounds. There is a maximum of 5 team members. Applications for selection for the Summer Jessup Moot team close in the second semester of the previous year. Further information will be located on the ANU College of Law website - https://law.anu.edu.au/jessup-moot More details of Jessup Moot can be viewed at the Jessup website http://www.ilsa.org/jessup/
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course WATTLE page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. - Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours Click here for the LLB Program course list Work Integrated Learning Simulation/Virtual Mooting is an excellent way for students to apply learned legal knowledge and analysis. The simulated scenarios allow students to select and apply a range of communication skills and apply critical thinking in order to moot as if an advocate at an international justice arbitration. Students are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate adaptability in moots by taking a range of positions within the advocacy team and on either side of the legal dispute and are required to analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems in a practical way. Other Information Please note that admission into this course is via an application process. Applications for selection for the Summer Jessup Moot team close in the second semester of the previous year. Further information will be located on the ANU College of Law website - https://law.anu.edu.au/jessup-moot Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria: 1. Familiarity with International Law: A foundational understanding of key principles and concepts in international law. 2. Experience in Research and Mooting: While not mandatory, prior involvement in research and mooting is preferred. 3. Academic Performance: Consideration will be given to academic achievements and overall performance. 4. Team Collaboration Skills: The ability to work effectively within a team setting. Furthermore, it is advantageous for at least one team member to have strong IT and editing skills, especially in Microsoft Word, to support the challenging task of creating memorials. It is important to note that team members must not have completed their LLB or JD by the time the competition takes place. As the Jessup Moot is a course offered by the ANU College of Law, equity considerations and access to learning opportunities will be essential factors for the Course Convenor during the team selection process. More details of Jessup Moot can be viewed at the Jessup website http://www.ilsa.org/jessup/
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when known. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.