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Crimson Education
University of Waikato, Hillcrest, Hamilton, New Zealand
The Waikato National Secondary Schools' Mooting Competition is an opportunity for Year 11, 12 and 13 students to develop their advocacy skills in a competitive environment. Approximately 40 New Zealand schools participate in an intense competition held over May - July every year. The Waikato Faculty of Law is the only New Zealand law school that has hosted this competition since 2001. This challenge offers future lawyers to practice many practical legal skills during their studies. These skills include client interviewing, witness examination and negotiations. Importantly, mooting is considered to be the most prestigious as it poses a number of professional and personal challenges. Through the competition participants will learn and apply vital legal skills relevant for their future legal careers. During this challenge, students will: • Develop and present a legal argument and opinion • Learn the process of legal reasoning • Learn the principles of legal research • Enhance their...
Feb 27, 2019