030578 MC Price Media Law Moot Court (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 12.09.2023 00:01 to Tu 26.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 15.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 6 participants
Language: English
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Termine nach Vereinbarung mit den Studierenden
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The freedom of expression is a fundamental right, which is a cornerstone of a democratic society.The Programme in Comparative Media Law & Policy of the renowned University of Oxford established the Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot Court Competition with the aim to foster and cultivate interest in freedom of expression issues and the role of the media and information technologies in societies around the world.The annual Price Moot Court Competition challenges students to engage in comparative research of legal standards at the national, regional and international levels and to develop their arguments (in written and oral forms) on cutting-edge questions in media and ICT law. The Competition is currently comprised of seven Regional Rounds.A team of 2-6 students will represent the University of Vienna at this prestigious event. The Central Eastern European Regional Round will take place in December 2023. Qualifying teams from the respected Regional Rounds could go to the International Round in Oxford in March-April 2024.This course prepares students for participation in the annual Price Moot Court. Each participating team must prepare written submissions and 4 Oral Pleadings.For further information please check the Price Media Law Moot Court Website: https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/bonavero-institute-of-human-rights/monroe-e-price-media-law-moot-court-competition
Assessment and permitted materials
Individual evaluation and grading based on the written and oral performance during the preparation for the competition.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course is open for all students who have a strong interest in ICT-law, media law and fundamental rights and want to improve their presentation techniques and English skills.
Examination topics
Coaching of the participants in writing the memorials and in preparing for the pleadings by training of presentation techniques. The focus will be on ICT-law, media law and fundamental rights.
Reading list
Will be announced by the lecturers.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: We 16.08.2023 11:46