Witness Examination

Witness examination involves a team of two students acting as junior and senior barristers, examining and cross-examining two witnesses in order to extract information relevant to either the prosecution or defence’s case. Objections are encouraged!

 

Workload

Students will be required to be familiar with the area of criminal law at question (i.e. assault). However, minimal preparation is required!

Time frame

The competition will run for approximately 60 minutes. That time is inclusive of both teams speaking and the judges providing a brief post analysis.

Formality

This competition is formal; business attire is required. Judges may interrupt counsel to ask them questions. Court etiquette is essential.

Registration

Opens: Monday April 1^st at 9am

Closes: Monday April 15th at 5pm

Heats

Monday April 22^nd

Wednesday April 24^th

Friday April 26^th

Final

May 1st 6pm

THE FINAL WILL BE HELD AT THE NORTON ROSE OFFICES:

Level 15

485 Bourke Street

Melbourne 

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED