UW Privacy Moot Court Oral Presentation Bootcamp Overview
Date: May 10th 2024
Format: Virtual - 2 Hours
Aim and Purpose
The aim of the Oral Presentation Bootcamp for the Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition was to enhance participants' skills in making compelling oral arguments and submissions. This intensive session aimed to provide practical insights, techniques, and strategies to effectively present legal arguments before a moot court panel. By focusing on key areas of oral advocacy, participants would have gained confidence and proficiency in delivering persuasive and articulate oral presentations.
Bootcamp Recording
Facilitators
Dr. Victor Lando
Dr. Victor Lando is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Human Rights and Democratisation from the University of Pretoria, and a Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree, also earned from the University of Pretoria. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Law Society of Kenya, and the International Commission of Jurists. He has over fifteen years of experience in the legal sector with a specialty in human rights, regional integration within the EAC Treaty framework, humanitarian and refugee law as well as constitutional law, technology law, and intellectual property law.
Lilian B. Mahiri-Zaja
Lilian B. Mahiri-Zaja is a Kenyan lawyer with extensive experience in constitutional law, governance, and election management. Ms. Mahiri-Zaja holds a Master of Laws Degree and has served in various national and international institutions, including the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review and the African Union Commission on International Law. She has also played a key role in developing national policies in Governance. Ms. Mahiri-Zaja served as a Commissioner and Vice Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (IEBC), where she chaired committees on legal reform and dispute adjudication. Her experience extends to the public sector, where she served as a senior State Counsel. Currently, Ms. Mahiri-Zaja resides in Nairobi, Kenya.
Areas Covered
- Overview of the importance of oral advocacy in legal practice and moot court competitions.
- Understanding the role of oral presentations in influencing judicial decisions.
- Introduction to the basic principles of effective oral advocacy.
- Discussing the importance of clear and logical argument structure.
- Techniques for organizing arguments coherently to enhance comprehension and persuasion.
- Tips for creating a roadmap to guide the moot court panel through your presentation.
- Strategies for crafting persuasive language and rhetoric.
- Emphasizing the use of tone, emphasis, and pacing to captivate the audience.
- Techniques for adapting communication style to different audiences and scenarios.
- Understanding the role of evidence and legal authority in bolstering oral arguments.
- Techniques for integrating case law, statutes, and scholarly articles into oral presentations.
- Tips for effectively citing and referencing sources to strengthen credibility.
- Exploring techniques for responding to opposing arguments and rebuttals.
- Strategies for maintaining composure and clarity during impromptu responses.
- Tips for effectively countering opposing viewpoints while reinforcing your own arguments.
- Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on any aspect of written submissions.
- Summary of key takeaways and closing remarks.
Conclusion
The Oral Presentation Bootcamp for the Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition aimed to equip participants with the essential skills and techniques needed to excel in oral advocacy. By focusing on key areas such as argument structure, persuasive communication, evidence usage, and response strategies, the bootcamp helped participants develop the confidence and proficiency to deliver compelling oral presentations. Participants refined their skills and enhanced their chances of success in the moot court competition.