MLL460 - Mooting and Advocacy
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Start Anytime* Enrolment by application only. Refer to note below. |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Start Anytime: Patrick Emerton |
| Cohort rule | For Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students only |
| Prerequisite | Must have passed 6 credit points of M312 core units |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | Scheduled learning experiences will differ depending on the specific competition. Online independent and asynchronous collaborative learning including online content on topics relevant to mooting, advocacy and substantive law for each competition. Minimum indicative contact hours (depending on competition): 10 x 2 hour team meetings 2 x 1.5 hour practice moots 2 x 3 hour advocacy workshops |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | Scheduled learning experiences will differ depending on the specific competition. Online independent and asynchronous collaborative learning including online content on topics relevant to mooting, advocacy and substantive law for each competition. Minimum indicative contact hours (depending on competition): 10 x 2 hour team meetings 2 x 1.5 hour practice moots 2 x 3 hour advocacy workshops |
| In-person attendance requirements | In person requirements typically include induction, team meetings, advocacy workshops, practice and attendance at moot competition. Some of these in person requirements may be online and will depend on the mooting competition. |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. Students participating in the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (VIS Moot)and The Philip C. International Law Moot Competition (Jessup Moot) should expect a heavier workload than other units and mooting competitions. The workload for each of these moots is estimated to be approximately 300 hours. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
A moot is a simulated court or arbitration hearing based on a mock factual scenario, developed for a specific competition. This unit is designed for students wishing to participate in pre-approved domestic and/or international mooting competitions. Mooting students will work closely with their fellow team mates to analyse the given moot problem, research the relevant law, prepare written submissions and present oral argument at the competition. A coach will mentor each team throughout all phases of the competition. During the competition, judges will test a team’s understanding of the relevant law and the veracity of their arguments (problem-solving skills) in the oral advocacy portion of the competition. This Work Integrated Learning unit provides students an authentic learning experience to engage in advocacy and an opportunity to demonstrate competence as an advocate.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning activities within this unit provide you with an opportunity to develop work-related skills while you study.
Business & Law Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units are by application only and quotas may apply. Students may be required to interview or participate in tryouts before acceptance into the unit.
Please visit the website for further information and how to apply. For information on the Moot Programs, please visit here.
Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. Please use your Deakin email and state your student ID in all correspondence.
Enrolment preferences may be given to students who have completed or simultaneously undertake the relevant substantive and procedural units for the given moot competition:
| Mooting Competition | Recommended Units |
| Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (VIS Moot) | MLL336 International Commercial Law |
| Alfred Deakin ICA Moot | MLL336 International Commercial Law |
| Victorian Women Lawyer’s Warren Moot | N/A |
| The ANIMAL Moot | N/A |
| Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot | MLP323 Constitutional Law |
| ACU Citizenship, Refugee and Migration Law Moot | MLL394 Migration and Refugee Law and Policy |
| UNSW Private Law Moot | MLL215 Commercial Law
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| Administrative Appeals Tribunal National Mooting Competition (AAT Moot) | MLP424 Administrative Law |
| Monash University Castan Centre Human Rights Law Moot | MLL211 Human Rights Law |
| Victoria University Michael Kirby Contract Moot | MLP119 Contract A |
| Baker & McKenzie National Women’s Moot | N/A |
| The Philip C. International Law Moot Competition (Jessup Moot) | MLL277 International Law |
The above table identifies all qualifying mooting competitions that currently qualify for unit credit. Please contact the Deakin Law School Moot Director via email for any enquiries. Please use your Deakin email and state your student ID in all correspondence.
Learning outcomes
Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Construct legal arguments in response to a legal problem and evaluate the arguments put by others. | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO2 | Communicate legal arguments and advocacy through written and oral submissions. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Constructively engage independently and with teammates towards mutually beneficial outcomes and reflect on this in writing. | GLO6: Self-management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Group of 2) Legal Submission | Written document. Word/page limits determined by the moot competition rules. | 30% | Due date set by competition convenor |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Oral Advocacy | Performance in minimum 2 oral rounds of competition. Format and duration determined by the moot competition rules. | 40% | Oral arguments scheduled by competition convenor |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Part A: Moot Participation | Part A: N/A | Part A: 20% | Part A of Assessment Task 3 is spread across the competition period. |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MLL460 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
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Unit fee information
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