Moot court in UBD at last
By M K Anwar

Universiti Brunei Darussalam will be holding a moot court (or 'mock court') this Wednesday (Oct 15) in the Senate Room of the Chancellor Hall. Chief guest will be UBD Vice Chancellor, Dr Haji Ismail Duraman.

Moot court is a programme undertaken by students taking law in most countries, a form of practical training for law students who will be handling cases in court when they completed their studies.

In Brunei, a moot court program is not held due to the lack of law programs offered by the university.

Due to the fact that mooting can impart invaluable skills, especially to those taking the Diploma in Judiciary and Syariah Law (Dip.ILP), it is important that such skills be sharpened in a moot court.

With the programme, students are exposed to the real situation by arguing imaginary cases, like how cases are argued in real life court.

Besides the main objectives for Dip.ILP students, moot court provides wider exposure, to heighten student awareness and interest on law matters and its importance in maintaining peace and harmony in society.

Courtesy of Sunday Bulletin