Rosamund Smith Moot Final 2024
Monday 21st of October 2024 17:20
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Middle Temple HallTimings
17:20 ~ Doors Open
17:50 ~ Doors Close for Moot
18:00 ~ Moot
18:50 ~ Discussion of Moot Problem
19:15 ~ Reception
19:35 ~ Doors Close for Dinner
19:45 ~ Dinner
Expected to end at approx. 21:30
Dress code
Business Attire (with Gowns for all Members of the Inn)Event Details
Watch this year's finalists compete in front of a panel of Judges. The Moot Final will take place before dinner.
Judges:
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Clive Lewis
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing DBE
The Hon Mr Justice Martin Chamberlain
Moot Finalists:
For the Appellant: Erica Barker / Lucy Finney
For the Respondent: Georgia Prince / Ambika Sehgal
Moot Problem
The Moot problem can be viewed here
The Moot setter is: Dr Matthew Psycharis
Bundles
Menu
Starter: Bosworth Ash Curd, Balsoamic Pearls, Confit Onion puree, Heritage Beets and Caramelised Walnutes (vegetarian)
Main: Thyme Roasted Guinea Fowl, Pommes Anna, Tenderstem Broccoli and Red Wine Jus.
Vegetarian Alternative: Roasted Cauliflower, Coconut Curry Sauce, Baked Roscoff Onion, Capers, Golden Raisins and Sorrel
Dessert: Dark Chocolate and Orange tart, Creme Fraiche
Student members (including transferring lawyers) must attend all elements of the event in order to be awarded the Qualifying Session. This includes any lecture/talk/reception/dinner/speeches.
Other members and guests are of course most welcome to attend the moot, or can attend the reception onwards.
Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.
Who can Attend
Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member
Benchers: Guests welcome
Dietary Requirements
If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements, please ensure that you provide this information ASAP and no later than 09:00 three working days before the event. Members of Middle Temple can add this information by logging into your account and going to ‘My upcoming events’ and editing your booking(s). Members of other Inns, where applicable, can email enquiries@middletemple.org.uk or phone 020 7427 4800.
If you (or your guests) are unsure about anything on the evening please speak to the events staff on duty.
Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.
Qualifying Session Details
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
Learning Aims
After this session, students should be able to:
- Recognise effective techniques for mooting/ appellate advocacy
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in opposing cases
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:
- 1.5 / 1.7 / 1.8 / 1. 9 / 1.12 / 1.15
Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement
QS Feedback
If you have any feedback on a QS you have attended or have any suggestions for future sessions, please contact the education department on education@middletemple.org.uk
Bookings and Cancellations
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Members of Middle Temple can buy tickets online. Please note that you must log in first (if you have not yet created a login please register first). Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Members of other Inns, where applicable (please refer to 'Who can Attend'), can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800. Online booking is not available.
Cancellations: Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.
Disabled Access and Support
If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.
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Data Protection & Photography
Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Education Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 4800, education@middletemple.org.uk
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