Moot Court Research Resources
This guide features helpful Appellate Law research resources.
Appellate Advocacy Study Aids
Please find some of the library's electronic Appellate Advocacy resources below:
The Art of Mooting by
The Art of Mooting distils the theories and principles that support successful moot performances, grounding these in practical examples of how a mooter's skills may be developed and improved. It is an essential guide for moot coaches, law and advocacy students and academics seeking to improve their skills, and new and existing practitioners
Call Number: online onlyISBN: 9781788970396Publication Date: 2019-10-25
Federal Appellate Practice and Procedure in a Nutshell by
This Nutshell provides a comprehensive overview of federal appellate practice and procedure, suitable for practicing lawyers as a deskbook, and for law students as a study aid. It focuses both on the federal courts of appeals and on the US Supreme Court. Federal circuit court topics include, among others, preservation of error, the final judgment rule and its exceptions, the notice of appeal, parties to the appeal, relief pending appeal, standards and scope of review, briefing and oral argument, alternative dispute resolution, entry of judgment, and rehearing en banc. Supreme Court topics include, among others, jurisdiction over federal cases, jurisdiction over state cases, the certiorari process, original jurisdiction, briefing and oral argument, and the role of the Solicitor General. Also included are discussions of the structure and caseloads of the federal appellate system, appellate ethics and professionalism, certification of issues to state courts, and the future of appellate justice.
Call Number: online onlyISBN: 9780314289315Publication Date: 2017-07-21
Successfully Competing in U. S. Moot Court Competitions by
Teply's Successfully Competing in U.S. Moot Court Competitions is a short, easy-reading book, designed to help students prepare for team selection competitions as well as those who will be competing at U.S. moot court competitions. It includes advice on a range of issues - from selecting a partner to keeping the competition in perspective after it is over. It includes advice based on interviews with successful moot court coaches from several law schools.
Call Number: online onlyISBN: 9780314281814Publication Date: 2014-07-14
Study Aids and Books
The Library has a collection of legal writing study aids and books behind circulation. These include Making your Case, the elements of Legal Style, Legal Writing and Analysis, and Point Made, among others.
Below are some of the resources that we have available online.
- Short & Happy Guide to Legal WritingDeborah L. Borman
Access via West Academic Study Aids
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only - Examples & Explanations: Legal WritingTerrill Pollman, Judith M. Stinson, Elizabeth Pollman
Access via Aspen Learning Library
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only - Legal Writing StyleAntonio Gidi & Henry Weihofen
Access via West Academic Study Aids
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law