The SCAD 2016 competition kicked off on May 1st according to information available on the law firm's website. The submission of written briefs and applications to participate in the competition however remain open till May 30th.
More information about the competition, as culled from the firm website is provided below.
SCAD 2016 Rules – Vital Entry Information
1. The Cover page of each entry must state the underlisted in bold letters
Full Names
Name of University
Level
Resident Address in University
Permanent Home Address
Campus of Nigerian Law School (if attending)
Telephone Number
Email Address
2. The Brief must be
Size 12 Font
Spaced on 1.5 paragraphed lines
It must NOT exceed 20 pages
Final Work must be Justified
Signed by the Participants
And must adhere to the following order
Some instructions on how to prepare the written briefs:
Introduction: State succinctly what your case or most forceful point is. Here, attempt to present a picture of the real focus you intend the court to keep, including amplifying the absurd implications of the opposing side's position; it should be no longer than two paragraphs
Statement of Facts: You may state the procedural history, who filed an application or other process, and what has been filed in response . Here you also state the relevant facts you want the panel to remember in its determination. You should also state your opponents case, albeit in an analytical and controlled manner. In short sentences, bring the reader up to speed. Include in your statements of facts every fact that you will later mention in your argument. Do NOT include facts that are unnecessary for your argument.
Issues For Determination: "The best argument on a question of law is to state the question clearly." Rufus Choate; "In law, the right answer usually depends on putting the right question" Estate Rogers v. Comm'r 320 U.S 410, 413 (1943) (Frankfurter, J). Please consider breaking your issues into intelligent parts, and sentences. The norm today is to have long, unintelligible, often confusing question starting with "whether". In developing your issues, consider a premise-premise-question structure. Remember the norm is not always correct.
Argument: When writing your argument, remember that we are practitioners, not academics. Your professors discussed cases to be interesting. Statutes or rules always take priority but cases are essential to give life to the argument. Avoid quibbles and trite meaningless language. Keep your argument simple and enhance clarity.
Conclusion: For these reasons, this court should (grant our motion OR deny the other guy's motion)
List of Authorities: Remember correct citation forms
3. All entries should be sent or before 5.30pm, May 30th, 2016 marked
4. In addition an electronic copy of each entry must be transmitted within time to scadcompete@scp-law.com
You can download the SCAD 2016 case scenario here: https://goo.gl/Ny8gpB