Introduction to the course, including moot court basics, as well as introduction of the central Case to be discussed. Preparation of the Oxford debate related to Moot Court.

a) Introduction to Public International Law (IL), sources of IL, actors of IL, jurisdiction b) Discussion on the CASE c) Division into groups for Oxford Debate, assignment of Cases

a) International agreements and international conflict resolution. Arbitration. b) Oxford Debate 1st Group - Arctic

a) Brief description of the abovementioned problematics. b) Oxford Debate 2nd Group – Nuclear Weapons

a) ICJ and UNCLOS b) Presentation of Cases #1

a) Case Study: Svalbard b) Presentation of Cases #2

a) Introduction to the Art of Mooting (core ides and roles). b) Division in groups, final discussion of the aims of Moot and the rules to be followed during class debate.

How to write advocate language, the difference between standard and advocate language, formalities and citations of legal documents. Where to look for resources? During this session, we will go in-depth into writing your first appeal a) During this session you will learn how to write your first appeal b) Where to find sources? How to work with them?

a) Basics of Oral Appeal. How to prepare an Oral Appeal, what to do and not to do. b) Demeanor and proper etiquette in front of the Court

a) Practical presentational skills b) Cross-check correction of opponents Memoranda

a) Generate propositions related to the CASE to be debated with peers b) Skeleton and Bundle c) How will our Moot look like? d) Combining previously prepared written appeals, each group will start to finalise their final Written Appeal

Small intergroup Moot Court. The group will decide who will present on the Court during this class. Preparation of the Oral Appeal.

Please arrive dressed appropriately for a Court Sitting, be on time (late arrivals will be penalised). This session is mandatory for all students.