Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1003 Moot Court Exercise & Internship (Clinical Course - IV) Syllabus

[Arvind Kumar]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1003 Moot Court Exercise & Internship (Clinical Course - IV) Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law

SAL1003
MOOT COURT EXERCISE & INTERNSHIP (CLINICAL
COURSE- IV)
L T P Credit Total Marks
3 3 3 6 100

UNIT 1 – OBJECTIVE OF MOOT COURT 18 Hrs.
Introduction – Scope and Importance – A Brief Idea on Moot Court- The Benefits of attending Moot Court
Competitions – General Knowledge on the Different Aspects of Law- Sources of Law – Statute, Precedents, Customs,
Treaties, Logic and Reasoning – Hierarchy of Courts -Different Kinds of Courts.

UNIT 2 – RESEARCH LIBRARY 18 Hrs.
Research – Research for Cases – Research for different Journals and Publications – Online Research. MODE OF
CITATIONS – The Blue Book Citations – Reading and Understanding Case laws.

UNIT 3 – MEMORIAL 18 Hrs.
Approach towards a Moot Problem – Identifying the Issues – Using Different Resource Authorities to Substantiate
the Arguments Framed for Both Sides – Quoting Cases and Other Authorities in the Memorial – Bibliography.

UNIT 4 – PRESENTATION 18 Hrs.
Language – Court Manners – Citing Authorities – Emphasis on the Law – Thorough Knowledge of the Facts –
Application of the Facts to the Question Asked.

UNIT 5 – RECORD MAINTANENCE 18 Hrs.
Pre – trail preparations – Maintenance of Record during court proceedings – Preparation of documents – Internship
diary
Max. 90 Hours

COURSE OUTCOMES:
On the completion of the course the student will be able to
CO1: This course is designed to introduce the students to the practical aspects of the profession.
CO2: This exercise enables them to obtain direct experience about the practical procedure.
CO3: They will also get a practical exposure to the techniques of client interviewing and other related aspects.
CO4: Will help the students further to observe the preparation of documents and court papers and procedure for the filing.
CO5: Will help the students to unearth the potential they possess towards the profession.
CO6: This Course will equip the students with the required Professional Skills

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Dr. S.P. Gupta, Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations and Participation in Trial Proceedings, Jain Book Agency, 3rd
edn, 2012.
2. Dr. KailashRai, Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations and Participation in Trial Proceedings, Jain Book Agency, 5th
edn, 2012.
3. Dr. S.P. Gupta, Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations and Participation in Trial Proceedings, Jain Book Agency, 3rd
edn, 2012.
4. Abhinandan Malik, ‘Moot Courts and Mooting’, Eastern Book Company, 1st edn, 2015.