The student law society tell us what they’re planning this year, and what “mooting” is. The society isn't just for law students, but those with an interest in law as well.

The society also covers areas such as human rights, politics and current affairs.

"We are organising trips to the Houses of Parliament as well as the Royal Courts of Justice to see the goings on of the Court of Appeal one of the highest courts in the country.

People will also be able to see the inside of the Houses of Parliament and how MP’S make decision. We are also arranging trips to the local law courts and hopefully to Kingston Prison!

"We are also setting up several debates: the first two will be on the topics of human rights and the EU constitution.
"Our main focus this academic year is on mock trials and mooting."

According to the Oxford University press, Mooting is “the oral presentation of a legal issue or problem. It is perhaps the closest experience that a student can have whilst at university to appearing in court”.

"Mooting is beneficial not only to law students wishing to practice as barristers and solicitors, but also to those people who wish to improve their public speaking skills and confidence.
"Mock trials, on the other hand, usually include witnesses, barristers and judges and are less formal and less likely to be based on complex points of law.

"We are having our first social on the 16th of October at Tiger Tiger - anyone is free to join us.

"Most importantly, we need your views on what you want us to do!