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The Art of Argument

A Guide to Mooting

Christopher Kee author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:22nd Jan '07

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Primarily aimed at students about to undertake or participate in an international mooting competition, The Art of Argument explains step-by-step what to do when you first get the moot problem, how to begin researching the subject matter, why practice makes perfect, and how to handle yourself at the competition.The Art of Argument guides readers through the process of developing, defending and presenting a compelling argument. Primarily aimed at students who are about to undertake or participate in an international mooting competition, The Art of Argument explains in a step-by-step process what to do when you first get the moot problem, how to begin researching the subject matter, the emotional highs and lows, why practice makes perfect, how to handle yourself at the competition, and most importantly to have fun. Through the process of mooting you learn how to construct analytical arguments, to present your point logically and soundly and to consider and address the queries and concerns of your opponent and the Moot Master. For a law student there is no greater skill than constructing a logical and compelling argument.

ISBN: 9780521685139

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: 260g

168 pages