Oral Skills Training Workshop Nguyen Vu Quynh Trang Trainee Solicitor Baker amp McKenzie Vietnam Co Ltd 27 April 2014 CONTENT OUTLINE Oral Submission Preparation Style Poise and Demeanour ID: 260093
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STEPS TO MOOT COURT IV
Oral Skills Training Workshop
Nguyen Vu Quynh Trang, Trainee SolicitorBaker & McKenzie (Vietnam) Co. Ltd.
27 April 2014Slide2
CONTENT OUTLINE
Oral Submission Preparation
Style, Poise and
Demeanour
Responding to Questions Slide3
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Oral Submission PreparationSlide4
ORAL SUBMISSION PREPARATION
Have something in writing is much better
Keep your main points simple and hard-hitting
Limit use of complex and hard-to-pronounce words
Maximum use of linking words Memorize facts, cases and regulationsBe well-armed and well-organized with all materialsNote: Take time to outline your oral submission!Slide5
ORAL SUBMISSION PREPARATION
Structure of the oral submission
Introduction
Statement of Facts Main argumentsClosingWho you are, whom you represent, brief your main points
Summary key contents of the case (Claimant)
Detailed explanation on most crucial points
Closing statement briefing what you want the Tribunal to ruleSlide6
Brief introduction
E.g.
My name is
Nguyen Vu Quynh Trang. And it’s my honor to appear in front of
the Arbitral Tribunal today, pleading on behalf of X, the Claimant in this case.With me today is my co-counsel/colleague Mr. Le Nguyen Duy Hau.I will speak in the first 5 mins, addressing our 1st submission, regarding the problem: ABC.After that, my co-counsel/colleague Ms. Le Nguyen Duy Hau will speak in the next 5 mins, addressing our 2nd submission
about
DEF.
Unless the Tribunal has any further questions, may I be allowed to proceed?Slide7
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Style, Poise and DemeanourSlide8
STYLE, POISE AND DEMEANOUR
Dress
smart!Slide9
STYLE, POISE AND DEMEANOUR
Dress smart!Slide10
STYLE, POISE AND DEMEANOUR
Do not read
Be aware of your body language
Avoid acts of distraction
Control your tone, volume and speedControl your personal emotionLimit reliance on others’ helpPause and breakMind your image: ACT RESPECTFULLYSlide11
STYLE, POISE AND DEMEANOUR
Keep track of your time, respect your colleague’s attributed time.
Keep calm
Ask for more time: “I see that my time has expired. May I have your permission to conclude/further explain on this point?” If denied: “In such case, we hereby request the Tribunal to rule in favor of the [...] on these said matters.”
Mind your time: MOST CRUCIAL POINT COMES FIRSTSlide12
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Responding to QuestionsSlide13
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Some types of
questions
Factual questionsLegal questions
Debating questions Humorous questions or observationsIrrelevant/Hypothetical questionsHostile questionsRESPONDING TO QUESTIONSNote: Anticipate beforehand as many questions as possible!Slide14
RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS
Prepare
possible questions and answer
Wait until being asked
Incorporate questions inyour argumentsSlide15
RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS
Don’t stress
Be prepared to modify your arguments
Know when to be quiet
Don’t postpone answerDirect answer
Learn from your opponent’s answers!Slide16
RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS
Try
to understand questions
first:
Signal your confusion by opening your answer with: e.g. “Mr/Ms Arbitrator, if I understand your question correctly that X means Y…” Do ask for repetitione.g. “May I ask your pardon please?”What to do:In hot argumentIn cold argumentIf the Tribunal ignores you
Stay calm in any circumstances!Slide17
Prepare
clear notes and have your main points in
mindFocus on two or three main points, not moreAnnotate your outline as your opponent
speaks – be flexibleStrengthen your argument from what your opponent and the Tribunal has exchanged
Don't spend your time nattering about your opponent's every mistakePreparing beforehand may not help!
FOR RESPONDENT, REBUTTAL AND SUR-REBUTTALSlide18Slide19
Thank you