Moot Court Competitions
SICLE’s Moot Court Program provides law students and young lawyers with opportunities to develop advocacy skills through simulated court proceedings.
About Moot Court
Moot court competitions simulate appellate court proceedings, requiring participants to:
- Research complex legal issues
- Draft written submissions (memorials)
- Present oral arguments before judges
- Respond to judicial questioning
- Demonstrate professional courtroom demeanor
Annual Competitions
SICLE National Moot Court Competition
Our flagship competition brings together teams from law faculties across Somalia to argue cases based on Somali law and contemporary legal issues.
Human Rights Moot Court
Focused on international human rights law, this competition addresses issues relevant to Somalia and the broader African context.
Islamic Law Moot Court
A specialized competition examining the application of Sharia principles in modern legal disputes.
Skills Developed
- Legal research and analysis
- Written advocacy
- Oral presentation and persuasion
- Quick thinking and response to questions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional conduct
Participation
For Students: Form teams through your law faculty or register independently.
For Coaches: Volunteer opportunities available for experienced practitioners.
For Judges: We welcome judges, senior lawyers, and academics to serve on moot court benches.
Contact mootcourt@sicleinstitute.org for competition schedules and registration.