AAU Students Perform a Moot Court
The AAU College of Law organized a Moot Court for students who have completed the practicum course at the public departments of the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Courts. The event took place at the AAU Al Ain campus with the attendance of Prof. Abdelhafid Belarbi, AAU Vice President; Dr. Hussein El-Mouguy, Dean of the College of Law; public organizations’ representatives; faculty members; and students of the college of Law.
Prof. Abdelhafid Belarbi, AAU Vice President, stated that the College of Law gives the practical side the attention it needs through providing all required means that would open the door for the students’ careers. Belarbi reiterated that the Moot Court is not merely a theoretical activity; rather, it is expanding the legal culture to underline the importance of the legal text in practice and understanding.
On his part, Dr. Hussein El-Mouguy, Dean of the College of Law, mentioned that the Moot Court is considered a simulation of a real trial which is a deviation from the typical style in the academic process. Students take up different judicial roles (judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc...), and the moot court is performed in the presence of an audience to enhance the public feature of courts. The importance of the Moot Court lies in enabling students to acquire the necessary skills to practice law in addition to the skills required for judges.
The focus of the moot court was a case of Khorfakkan criminal court. The case revolved around disclosing the particularities of drug possession for the purpose of trading. After examining evidence and listening to the witnesses, the defendant was indicted. The court sentenced him in accordance with the penal code.
At the end of the event, Prof. Belarbi presented certificates of appreciation to the representatives of public organizations as well as the participating students.
