Debating
Debating Handbook & Guide (2026/27)
Guidance on debate structure, research, oral submissions, professional conduct and assessment.
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Mooting
Mooting Handbook & Guide (2026/27)
Guidance on moot preparation, legal research, skeleton arguments, oral submissions and professional conduct.
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Debating Mark Sheet (2026/27)
The society’s debating assessment sheet, with scoring criteria, performance descriptors and space for judge notes.
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Mooting Mark Sheet (2026/27)
The society’s mooting assessment sheet, with scoring criteria, performance descriptors and space for judge notes.
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The Thrive Tutor Law Podcast: BCU Law and Debating Society
A podcast feature on BCU Law and Debating Society.
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