A moot is a mock trial or pretend court hearing in which participants act as advocates for each side. Mooting is commonly undertaken by trainee lawyers, in particular those who want to become barristers, as court advocacy is the foundation of a career at the Bar. It’s also a great activity for anyone to undertake as it helps to develop public speaking and advocacy skills. Emma leads you through her top tips for approaching a mooting problem and mastering the art of persuasive argument building.

Law is one of the building blocks of our society. It shapes and moulds people’s behaviour and so says a lot about what we collectively value and how. It is particularly worrying, therefore, when we get it wrong. Follow Cambridge law graduate, Sylvie’s, path to the cutting-edge research she is currently undertaking in gender disparities on her PhD and what crucial steps she took to prepare for her undergraduate law application.