Your first moot court competition as a law student is a rite of passage. Moot court is designed to resemble a real-life court proceeding that requires hours of research, preparation, and practice. While your first moot can be very exciting, it can also be very nerve-wracking if you’re not someone who enjoys public speaking.
As someone who is terrified of public speaking, I was nervous to hear that I had to partake in a moot during my first semester of law school. But when moot day arrived, my nerves slowly faded away as I began presenting my oral argument. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed mooting and the practical skills I gained from my experience. Within this article are three takeaways and advice from some of my colleagues in the Dual JD program that I hope will help you prepare for your first law school moot: