Learning through simulation in the moot practice: a teaching strategy to improve university legal education within the framework of the EHEA

KATIA FACH GÓMEZ; ALEXANDRA RENGEL

doi:10.24310/REJIE.2014.v0i9.7729

Authors

KATIA FACH GÓMEZ University of Zaragoza
ALEXANDRA RENGEL Schiller International University , Schiller International University , Schiller International University , Schiller International University , Schiller International University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/REJIE.2014.v0i9.7729

Keywords:

EHEA, legal teaching, moot practice, moot court, moot trial, moot arbitration, creative teaching, small group instruction, coaching, simulated environment, experiential learning, learner engagement, curriculum enrichment, professional skills

Abstract

This article examines the relevance of the phenomenon on of moot competitions and moot practice in legal education and it is intended to reflect on the degree of implementation of this practice in Spanish law schools and the applicability in the general legal education to Spanish students. After explaining the origin of the word moot terminology and explain the different types of kangaroo courts that are covered under this generic nomenclature currently, presents the historical evolution of moot practice in common law countries and also shows what are the most famous contemporary moot competitions internationally. For Spain, are also described the few moot activities that have been implemented in the country and outlines what are the elements that characterize the moot currently practice in Spain. Regarding moot methodology, this article explains the most important phases of these legal drills and activities to develop the students in each. This leads to systematically present, as a result, the benefits of the practice moot for all stakeholders-students, faculty, academic institutions, society, and the shortcomings that today is attributed to this educational activity. In terms of the findings and possible prospective actions, this work proposes to give more importance to moot curricular practice in Spain, suggesting a number of measures to be taken from different areas for this practice matures in our university and thus assists in the implementation of the EHEA in Spanish universities.

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Author Biographies

KATIA FACH GÓMEZ, University of Zaragoza

Profesora Titular de Derecho Internacional Privado de la Universidad de Zaragoza
ALEXANDRA RENGEL, Schiller International University, Schiller International University, Schiller International University, Schiller International University, Schiller International University

Profesora de Derecho Internacional en la Schiller International University, Madrid Campus

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