What is the difference between Moot Court, Mock Trial, and ADR?
Moot court. Moot court competitions involve appellate advocacy. Competitors write a brief and then argue their case before a panel of judges, who score the advocates based on their skills. As the participants progress into higher rounds, they argue both “on” and “off” their written brief. People who like writing and who prefer the conversational style used when responding to judges’ questions might enjoy this type of competition. It is just like the oral advocacy exercise done in all first year Legal Research and Writing courses. Mock trial. Mock trial competitions involve trial advocacy. Competitors are lawyers in hypothetical cases held before judges and juries, who score the advocates based on their skills. The trials are essentially simulations of real-life litigation. Participants present evidence, examine witnesses, and give opening and closing statements. In addition, competitors are required to follow actual rules of court. If you enjoy good courtroom drama and like the captive
