Been There. Done That
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What to do on the day
<movie>file=/video/mootingcomplete/WhatToDoOnTheDay.flv|width=512|height=288</movie> So the big day arrives - do you skip classes and spend hours in front of the mirror practising or just carry on as normal?
Our sage souls share strategies. Includes:
- Don't panic!
- Plan time
- Resisting temptation to search legal databases for that special case
- Talk to yourself (be careful with this one!)
Common mistakes (we made them so you don't have to!)
<movie>file=/video/mootingcomplete/CommonMistakes.flv|width=512|height=288</movie> Our mooters share their screw-ups in order to save your blushes. There should be an award for that surely?
Topics convered include:
- Modes of address
- Listening to the judge
- Resisting the casual
- Phrases to avoid
- Dealings with the judge
What to do when the panic sets in....
<movie>file=/video/mootingcomplete/Panic.flv|width=512|height=288</movie> This happens to everyone at some point; that moment where your mind empties, the sweat prickles on the back of your neck everyone is looking at you expectantly. All the argument and authorities retreat into a remote dusty corner of your brain.
Unsurprisingly our mooters had a lot of tips to share on this one:
- Ask for clarification
- Develop rapport with judge
- Pause
- Resist any anttempt to lie or fudge; judges don't take this kindly
- Move on if floundering
- Remember judge's questions might be trying to guide you, not humiliate you
Some reassuring words...
<movie>file=/video/mootingcomplete/Reassurances.flv|width=512|height=288</movie> Here's where you get pleasantly lulled into thinking it will all be fine actually! and Where can I sign up?
Reassurances include:
- It gets easier!
- It's not personal
- It doesn't matter if you don't win (really?)