Content:

Trainees are required to prepare the case; in the role they have been assigned (judge, prosecutor or Advocate). Preparation is written and pleading is done before a jury of practicing professionals. The final result is not important. What counts is the understanding of the case and the way the position is defended.
Moot Court is set in the ILPD court room. Trainees in official costume (gowns) will plead the cases they have been required to prepare. To this effect, the trainees are distributed in groups (court, law firms, prosecutor’s office) in which alternately they will be leaders and assistants; from Module to Module, they will shift from function to function. The functions are attributed to the trainees regardless of their personal background. Regular schedule for Moot Court is Thursday afternoon, though the trainees can be required to prepare urgent proceedings at any time. ILPD, in collaboration with other institutions of higher learning in Rwanda and internationally, will be setting up competitions. Moot Court is the best tool for evaluating the trainees and also for getting them constantly acquainted with the key principles of a trial. Moot Courts will be video recorded.

Learning Outcomes

Moot courts are aimed at dipping the trainees into real life situations, from real cases already judged or simulated cases.