Equity in motion

PRESS RELEASE This is to inform all partners of equity law firm that the 3 rd edition of the Equity Price of Advocacy (EPA) comes up this semester. This academic and advocacy/research exercise is open to all levels. In order to encourage active participation, cash prices shall be given to the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd positions along side certificate of excellence, while certificate of participation shall be accorded to all participating partners. Please be informed that this advocacy/research contest is open to all members of the faculty (Students). However, written briefs of 500level partners shall not be assessed for the purpose of awarding prices. OFFICIAL SCHEDULE Friday 17/6/16               -              Release of Notice (5: 00 PM) Monday 20/6 /16           -  ...

Introduction Participation in Moot Court Competitions consists of an oral and a written part, the memorials. Through the years, many counsels and researchers have lost vital points on editorial technicalities in their memorials even though these memorials were of a very high legal quality. Considering the fact that the memorials make up 50% of the total score, a proper presentation of the written arguments, in conformity with the Rules of Procedure, is vital. Why such an emphasis on presentation? Is the legal reasoning not the most important issue in this competition? Certainly so, but you should also realize that in legal practice, solidly and neatly presented legal documents are a " must ", a well-written submission, a logically built-up argument is easier for a judge to understand. He or she is more likely to pick up counsel's line of argument and, hopefully, its submission. Uniformly used editing rules make it easier for a judge to find the documents, refer...