This book, Practical Training–III: Moot Court Exercise and Internship, has been written with the objective of providing law students a complete and practical understanding of moot court exercises and internship training. In my experience, students often find it challenging to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application, particularly in areas such as drafting, pleadings, and oral advocacy. This book is an attempt to simplify those aspects in a structured and accessible manner.
It comprehensively covers all stages of moot court learning—from understanding moot problems and legal research to drafting memorials and presenting oral arguments. At the same time, it highlights the importance of internships, court visits, and observation of trial proceedings in developing professional competence.
The content has been carefully designed to be exhaustive yet student-friendly, keeping in mind the academic requirements and expectations of legal education. It is also aligned with the syllabus of Mumbai University. I hope this book will serve as a practical guide and help students build confidence, skills, and a deeper insight into the legal profession.
Contents –
1. Meaning of Court, Moot Court and Mock Court
2. Moot Court Concept and Its Evolution
3. Substantive Laws and Procedural Laws in India
4. Importance and Scope of Moot Court in Educational Institutions
5. Preparation for Moot Court Competitions by Law Students
6. Preparation, Performance and Post-Performance of Moot Court Competitions by Law Institutions
7. Understanding Moot Problems —Study, Analysis and Identification of Legal Issues
8. Drafting of Moot Memorials/Arguments
9. Citation Style
10. Studying Laws, Rules and Case Laws for Moot Problems
11. Moot Court Etiquette and Decorum
12. Internship at Lawyer’s Office
13. Attending and Observing Trial Proceedings — Civil and Criminal
14. Moot-Oral Submissions
15. Internship Details —Daily Diary to be Maintained, Court Attendance, Lawyer’s/Firms
16. Observing Live Court Telecasts and Engaging in Educational Institutional Visits
17. Viva-Voce Purpose and Its Importance
