International Roman Law Moot Court

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/international-roman-law-moot-court

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the competition scope?An annual international European moot court competition dedicated to Roman law
2. What is the skill development?Cultivates critical legal analysis, historical research, and persuasive argumentation skills
3. Why do students play a game about ancient Roman law?Students play this game to learn how Roman law shaped modern legal systems, and to develop critical thinking and research skills. It shows how old ideas still influence today’s laws.
4. How does the competition help students learn about law?By researching Roman statutes and presenting arguments, students sharpen their analytical skills, learn to write clear legal briefs, and gain confidence in courtroom speaking.

Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law, including its principles and concepts.
Corpus Juris Civilis: A foundational collection of Roman law compiled under Emperor Justinian I.
Civil Law Systems: Legal systems primarily based on codified statutes, heavily influenced by Roman law.
Comparative Law: The study and comparison of different legal systems from various countries.