to support your position. In the paper you will argue why your position is the correct side using case law
& the CoR (jurisprudence)1000 words (excluding references, title page)
This is a legal position paper – ie you will write to defend your side of the moot. Stick to your allotted
sub-topic – ie if you are writing about the CoR, just write about the exact sections of the CoR that are
relevant to winning your case. If you are writing about jurisprudence – only write about which specific
legal theory can be used to support your case. You are NOT required to provide a balanced paper.
The purpose for submitting the moot paper before you present your actual moot is because this paper is
going to be used to guide your arguments during the moot.
AVOID DOING THESE THINGS
• Describing the case, the law, the theory – assume knowledge.
o Don’t write out whole sections of the CoR – “s.2b” is enough
• Describing the case – we know what the case is & all the details, get to the argument
• Personal opinions – your opinions in the moot do not matter. You are a lawyer, only the law
matters
• Submitting it late. This has to be submitted the night before your moot. NO EXTENSIONS
GRANTED
• Not knowing which side you are on
• Plagiarising
Try to do these things
• Assume knowledge. The person grading your paper knows the law, the case & the jurisprudence
• Include references – from legal & academic sources.
• Argue a point, be sure in your stand, be bold
• Win your case for your client