The Oral Argument

Originally I thought I’d be happy to get this thing out of the way on Monday, but when I realize all of the crazy stuff that was going on that day, I realized it was going to be a bit trying. But I love pressure, so I guess it was okay.

I didn’t get as much preparation done as I’d have wanted. I didn’t get my introduction memorized, so I had to read it. I read out loud relatively well, though, so it wasn’t horrible. Not as good as I’d have liked, but whatever. I didn’t get to practice at all, either, so it was a bit jumbled in parts and not quite as focused in parts as I’d have liked.

Luckily for me, the appellate argument style is something I do relatively well natrually. That’s pretty much how I hold a debate/discussion with anyone in person, so once they got me off of the scripted stuff, I did well handling questions, answering them directly then explaining, citing to case law, and so on. Obviously, I could’ve done all of it better, and will have to if I want to have any success in Moot Court next year, but for a first time, it wasn’t too bad.

And now? I’m done with LRW. Yay me.