Moot Court is a legal extracurricular offered by most law schools and some undergraduate universitiesIt is a simulation of appeal court proceedings in which participants present oral arguments regarding a fictional case
what is American moot?
Engaging in Moot Court during your undergraduate career is a highly valuable experience. Mooting afford students with the opportunity to: critically engage with the law, strengthen reading and writing skills, improve public speaking skills, learn how to think critically on the spot, gain experience in oral advocacy, and meet like-minded peers.
why should you moot?
What does the tryout look like…?
In your 25-minute tryout, you will perform in front of an AMC Captain or Mooting Director who will score you using a provided rubric. All of the materials you need to prepare are provided in our Tryout Package. The flow of the interview is as follows:
Interview — getting to know you
Case-based Q&A — testing your understanding of the case
I. Interview Component
U of T Moot is a collaborative work environment. You’ll rely on not just your moot partner but also Directors, Captains, and teammates to prepare for success. If these dynamics are not properly navigated, it can lead to heightened stress and unnecessary conflict. The Tryout Panel Member will ask you a few questions about interpersonal relationships and conflict to gauge your “fit.”
II. Q&A Component
You are required to read the 2025-2026 AMCA Case Problem in full prior to the Tryout and answer 4 questions by our Tryout Panel Member. While you are permitted to consult the Case Problem and your own notes during the Q&A, make sure to familiarize yourself with them as much as possible.