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=== Other Programmes ===
*'''Certificate in Mooting and Advocacy'''
A formal moot court programme is available for our students to evaluate their written and oral skills. A moot is a legal debate in a courtroom setting,but not exclusively involving a case taken on appeal. In a moot, two teams of counsel attempt to persuade a judge on the strength of their case by reference to legal authority. In a student moot, the teams consist of two pairs of students representing appellant and respondent debating in a moot problem.
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Mooting is not a compulsory subject at BAC but as many students are aware, the legal profession is an increasingly difficult one to enter therefore,apart from providing excellent legal education, we take pride in providing the mooting programme for our students to enhance their advocacy, public speaking and presentation skills. This programme will help build confidence among the students and will benefit them whether or not they plan to follow a traditional legal career path upon graduation.
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A moot problem is a pre-drafted factual situation in which a point or points of law are in dispute. The task of each team is to support the side of the argument with which it has been presented. This is done with reference to legal authority such as case law, statutes, institutional writings and legal principles. The role of the judge in the moot is to weigh the merit of the arguments presented to him or her, understand or accept the points being made and question counsel where necessary, .
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Furthermore, preparation in moot also includes extensive research skills. Research can be conducted using textbooks as well as Lexis Nexis and Westlaw internet service provided at the resource center where students will learn finer skills such as footnoting when explaining particular principles or points of law.
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Competitions will also be organized to test the ability of students to present their arguments, think on their feet and respond when interrupted by the judge. Participation of the students does not only require talent and skill but also tremendous commitment. BAC’s goal is to produce the best advocates in both the state and nation.
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Through innovative academic courses and competitive advocacy tournaments, our students are provided the well-rounded education necessary to achieve this goal.
For more information on this programme, do not hesistate to call our councillors at our Toll Free Advice Hotline: 1-800-888-LAW (529)
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*'''English Enhancement Programmes:'''
The ability to read, write and communicate in English language is paramount to any foreign degree and even more so when once decides to read law. Thus, BAC has taken steps to ensure that our student's language skills are enhanced through various courses. With highly qualified and experienced lecturers, BAC offers not only the finest in legal education but also a warm and nurturing enviroment for students to futher develop themselves.
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'''1.Test Of Legal English Skills (TOLES)'''
This course is a series of specialist English Language examinations for lawyers and other legal professionals. It is offered by a private UK organisation called Global Legal English. Global Legal English was established in 1999 and are members of the International Division of the Law Society of England & Wales which is the organisation that regulates the professional standards of solicitors in England. The Law Society also gives solicitors a licence to practice law.
TOLES is necessary because law firms and EU departments require an exam that will test legal English skills and not just general English skills. TOLES will benefit law students, lawyers and legal translators whose first language is not English. Its main objective is to give working lawyers the skills, accuracy and confidence they need when using English at work.
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In terms of recognition, a large number of organisations, companies and law firms have already entered students for the TOLES exams. These include The European Court of Justice, The European Central Bank and The European Law Students’ Association.
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'''2.International English Language Testing System (IELTS)'''
IELTS is globally recognised as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. It is recognised by more than 6000 instituteions in over 135 countries.
At BAC we run classes for the academic test format which encompasses examination on listening, reading, writing and speaking exercises. Text books and research materials will be provided for the students and they will be taught to answer questions which have been designed carefully for every version of the test of a comparable level of difficulty. The test centres are managed by the British Council and IDP and this academic practice is central to the UK education system at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
For more information on this programme, do not hesistate to call our councillors at our Toll Free Advice Hotline: 1-800-888-LAW (529)
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