Up to 10 X Moot Problem writers for the Legal Research and Mooting Skills Programme

Internal applicants only. Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Thursday 7th March 2024 (Week 8 Hilary Term)

Internal applicants only

The Bodleian Law Library and the Faculty of Law are seeking to appoint moot problem writers for the Legal Research and Mooting Skills Programme. The moots are a compulsory aspect of the BA Jurisprudence course and so all undergraduates complete them.  The moots involve 10 questions, 4 questions in the area of tort law and 6 questions in the area of contract law. 

Duties

We need moot problem writers to write 4 tort questions and 6 contract questions between them.  We would prefer you to take on more than 1 question to help with consistency.  However, please still apply if you can only commit to writing 1 problem.

If appointed, you will:

  • research and come up with an appropriate area of law within the designated legal topic
  • discuss with the moot organisers your chosen area of law
  • write the moot problem
  • submit the problem for checking
  • complete any necessary editing 
  • write brief notes (no more than 1.5 sides of A4) outlining the relevant law regarding the problem question.

The problem will:

  • reflect that students are first-year undergraduates who may be mooting for the first time. 
  • reflect that the moots are to showcase the students’ independent research skills. 
  • be in contract or tort (whichever you have been allocated)
  • be on areas that build on (but not replicate) topics in the curriculum.
  • have two clear points of appeal
  • be appeals to the Supreme Court

We shall send you examples of the questions we currently to demonstrate the level, length and format needed.

Duration and hours

We have allocated 25 hours to write each question, which includes any editing time.

We aim to have at least 3 contract questions and 2 tort questions written for this year’s moots which will require those questions to be ready for 1st April 2024.  We shall require the remaining questions to be ready for the end of Trinity Term (15th June 2024).

However, we shall be glad to discuss the exact timetable for the work with suitable candidates.

Reporting

The writers will report to the LRMSP co-ordinators [Kate Matthews and Nicola Patrick].

Requirements for the role

This opportunity is open to current graduate students in the Faculty of Law, or those who hold a postgraduate law degree.

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of UK contract or tort law
  • Experience drafting moot questions or preparing documentation for moots.

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching undergraduates (especially in contract and tort)
  • Experience of drafting contract/tort moot problems
  • Familiarity with the Legal Research and Mooting Skills Programme.

The hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students in the Faculty of Law.

It is expected that the work will be undertaken in the UK.

Rate of Pay

The work will be paid at £17.03 per hour, which equates to University Grade 6, point 1, on the basis of completed and approved timesheets, which must be submitted to payroll@law.ox.ac.uk by the last Friday of each calendar month for payment on the last working day of the following month.

In addition, paid annual leave will be assumed to be taken in the month in which it was accrued.

How to Apply

Please send a short CV and cover letter by email to lrmsp@bodleian.ox.ac.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 7th March 2024 (Week 8, Hilary Term). Please explain how you meet the requirements for the role.

Enquiries about the project are welcome and may be addressed by email to lrmsp@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.

General queries, e.g. about the appointment process, or eligibility, may be addressed to recruitment@law.ox.ac.uk. 

 

Guidelines for Faculty members, line managers and students

Work must not commence without a letter of engagement or variable hours contract and a right to work check having been carried out by the Faculty Personnel Officer.

Graduate student engagement opportunities in the Faculty of Law usually fall into one of three categories: Research Assistant; Graduate Teaching Assistant; or Blog Editor. 

Full-time graduate research students in the Faculty of Law are advised that any paid work should still allow them to spend at least 40 hours per week for a minimum 44 weeks of the year on their studies. Full-time graduate taught students are recommended not to undertake more than 8 hours’ paid work each week during term-time study periods.

Students may not work for their own supervisor without the approval of the Associate Dean for Graduate Students.

Any queries regarding the eligibility of a particular student should be directed to Geraldine Malloy in the Faculty Office.

 

Internal applicants only.  Deadline for applications:  12 noon on Thursday 7th March 2024 (Week 8 Hilary Term) 

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