APIIT Law School emerge winners at the National Moot Court Competition
View(s):The APIIT Law School emerged champions in the national finals of the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2012 held recently. This event was organized by the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC). And the winners participated at the South Asian region competition held in Dhaka recently.
What is mooting?
Moot is term used in Anglo-Saxon times. It meant gathering prominent people in a locality to discuss matters of local importance. The modern activity differs from a mock trial as moot court usually refers to a simulated appellate court or an arbitral case.
In the UK and the Commonwealth a ‘moot court’ may be referred to as ‘a moot’ and the activity will be known as ‘mooting’.
What is a Moot?
•It is an oral presentation on a legal issue/ problem against an opposing counsel and before a judge.
•It is the closest experience that a student can have whilst at university, to appearing in court.
•Mooting is an activity at APIIT Law School.
•Gaining mooting experience can have a positive impact in your future career-to gain entry into the chamber of a renowned counsel you need to show evidence that you were involved in mooting and have superior advocacy skills as a result.
•Mooting helps to build confidence in public speaking, general research and presentation skills.
National Moot Competition 2012
APIIT Moot Team emerged National Champions at the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Competition 2012, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
APIIT Law School Team was commended for their excellent performance at the competition. As National Champions, the APIIT Moot Team went to Dhaka, Bangladesh to compete in the South Asian Rounds.
APIIT Law School team entered finals after preliminary level of competition with the Royal Institute of Colombo and General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. The Finals were between the APIIT Law School and Law Faculty of the University of Colombo.
8th Henry Dunant Memorial Regional Moot Court Competition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The students from the APIIT Law School participated at the event organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Bangladesh in collaboration with Dhaka University. The Moot Competition took place on 12-13 October 2012 at BRAC Centre Inn in Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This was the first time that a private University represented Sri Lanka at this event.
Six countries contested for the ultimate title. They are namely Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The Competition commenced with an Inauguration Ceremony where the participants listened to inspiring speeches by the Chairman of the Bangladeshi National Human Rights Commission, A member of Parliament, Legal Professionals, Academics, Judges and Senior Officers of the ICRC. The content of the speeches varied from the benefits of Mooting and the origins and relevance of International Humanitarian Law.
APIIT law students received an opportunity to moot against India Pakistan and Nepal; the Coach and the Mooters were able to network with Academics, ICRC personnel, Law students, Politicians, Judges, Lawyers, Human Rights Activists, Politicians and Media Professionals from various parts of the region. The interactions took place at the Dinner outings organized by ICRC Bangladesh and Dhaka International University.
An Asian Law Students’ Conference, a Moot in Pakistan and invitations to present papers at various conferences, an exchange programme for law students of Colombo and Dhaka were some of the future activities that were discussed by the coaches of the various countries with Academics from Bangladesh.
The Sri Lankan team profited immensely by their participation in this competition. They managed to squeeze in half a day of sightseeing and shopping not forgetting rides in colourful rickshaws.
The unique Moot Court at APIIT Law School
APIIT Law School offers a comprehensive Internal British Degree in Law awarded by Staffordshire University at its dedicated campus with state- of- the- art facilities, including the unique Moot Court. This year the APIIT Law School was placed Runners-Up.
 Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Mr V.T. Thamilmaran congratulates Lead Counsel of APIIT Law School team, Dilhara Gunaratne. — at Senate Room, College House, University of Colombo. |
 L-R Winners with trophy - Dilhara Gunaratna, Shehara Athukorala and Bemani Abeysinghe |
 The Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama giving away the Championship trophy to APIIT National Champions.— at Senate Room, College House, University of Colombo. |
 The team with their proud mentor Marini de Livera, Senior Lecturer in Law of the APIIT Law School. |
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