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HISTORY OF MOOT COURT Moot court is an extracurricular activity at many law schools in which participants take part in simulated court proceedings, usually to include drafting briefs and participating in oral argument. "Moot court", different from "mock trial," usually refers to a simulated appellate court case, and "mock trial" usually refers to a simulated jury trial or bench trial. Moot court does not involve the examination of witness or the presentation of evidence; rather, it is focused solely on the application of the law to a common set of evidentiary assumptions to which the competitors must be introduced. Moot Court originally began in 1938 as informal groups called “Case Clubs”, which were designed to “acquaint students with preparation of legal arguments and presentation thereof before a court.” These clubs argued before faculty members and practitioners in preparation for competition against other schools’ advocacy clubs. In 1949, the group became an officially recognized student group in the law school and was renamed Moot Court. Since then, Moot Court has evolved into one of the most competitive appellate advocacy programs in the country, and we are proud to continue this tradition today.
M E S S A G E We are holding this Law Juniors Moot Court 2008 for two important reasons. First, to test our knowledge and mastery of evidence (rules, principles and jurisprudence) which we have acquired through diligent study, recitations and lectures for one full semester. Aristotle is correct when he said that we learn by doing. Second, to challenge us to be creative. The study of law is a rewarding experience if innovative learning and teaching aids are used to stir and to inspire law students to plumb the depths of law. By group teamwork, by imagination, by role playing as prosecutors, defense counsels, witnesses, experts and court personnel, by gathering and preparing all kinds of evidence, by rehearsals and by actual moot court, law students discover their awesome potential and power and to prosecute and to defend cases in order to serve the noble purposes of the legal profession. I have much faith in the capacity of law students. Given a good dosage of motivation and inspiration and inculcated with wholesome values and virtues, they can be potent force for good to uphold and advance the rule of law and glorify God in all things and persons at all times. To you Law Juniors, who by your enthusiasm and cooperation made possible this First Law Juniors Moot Court 2008, my congratulations! RENE V. SARMIENTO
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