Career Exploration and Development
Moot Court
In February of 2023, Obies established the Oberlin College Moot Team. Moot Court is a simulated appellate court experience where students argue fictitious cases before a panel of judges, mimicking the format of real appellate court proceedings.
The American Moot Court Association (AMCA) is a national organization that organizes and oversees intercollegiate moot court competitions across the United States. In these competitions, students work in teams and present oral arguments on legal issues derived from hypothetical appellate cases.
Participants must research legal precedents, construct legal arguments, and present them orally before a panel of judges, often including practicing attorneys and judges. Moot Court competitions develop students' advocacy skills, legal reasoning abilities, and oral advocacy techniques. They provide students with an opportunity to apply legal theory to practical situations, refine their persuasive speaking skills, and gain experience in a courtroom-like setting. Moot Court competitions are highly regarded within the legal community and are considered valuable experiential learning opportunities for law students.
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