Importance of Moot Court Society in Law Schools
Becoming a lawyer is not difficult, becoming a good one is one that takes years
of hard work, dedication and appropriate training. Being a lawyer in today’s age
and time is rewarding in many ways. One may choose from many areas of law,
including domestic law, real estate, corporate/business law, bankruptcy law,
immigration law, or estate planning. In addition, lawyers have the opportunity to
earn a lucrative income. According to Indeed, being a lawyer is among the top 8
most high-paying jobs in the country. However, do you think a degree is all you
need to become a proficient lawyer? Sadly, the answer is no. A mere degree
won't suffice to be a respectable lawyer who knows his job and can handle
stress.
If students wish to make their grounding strong in law and have a better career
than the rest, they must consider doing a PhD from a renowned university. PhD
also trains students to develop their critical and systematic analytical aptitude into
a well rewarding profession. To make the most of your degree and to realise the
utmost potential of one’s calibre, it remains imperative to choose a university that
goes beyond the conventional degree and offers more than that. A researchintensive university where cutting-edge research is at the forefront will have a
long-lasting positive impact on the future of aspiring lawyers. Besides this, an
upstanding faculty that assists students with their research is the need of the
hour.
Why is mooting culture important in law schools?
Moot Court Society aims to provide a platform to enhance students' advocacy
skills and conducts various training programs and workshops to hone their
drafting and argumentative skills. It also involves identifying legal issues from a
factual scenario, conducting thorough research to advance arguments, drafting
written submissions, and finally, the grueling orals before eminent judges. Thus,
MCS prepares students for everything they need to be proficient lawyers.
A good law school will have an active mooting culture. Jindal Global Law School
(JGLS) is a law school with a vibrant and active mooting culture. The Moot Court
Society (MCS) at JGLS is a student-led initiative that works with the
administration to plan, train, and executes its activities. The students of the
Mooting Society at prime global law schools represent the University in national
and international moot court competitions, where they get an opportunity to
polish their advocacy skills, build networks, and make friends.
Why is choosing a prime university important?
An influx of universities in the Indian education space has made it difficult for
students to choose what’s right for them. However, a PhD in law is an extensive
and valuable degree that needs mentoring by experts that equip students with
skills to research legal issues from a global perspective, enabling them to think,
innovate and apply their knowledge to emerging global legal issues. A university
that provides a research-intensive environment enabling candidates from various
legal environments and backgrounds to engage in rigorous, intellectual
dialogues, setting the stage for students to prosper in the future, will take the
students far in their careers. Moreover, a university with international
collaborations and one that promotes an interdisciplinary approach prepares
students for a highly competitive environment.
The process of becoming a lawyer is strenuous, especially when someone is
doing a PhD. However, the journey can be made fascinating if clubbed with
various global exposure, moot clubs, etc.