Trial Advocacy
Have you always wanted your day in court? Have you ever dreamed of being a barrister that makes their witness crack and suddenly yell, “You can’t handle the truth!” during cross-examination? If so, then this is the competition for you!
The Trial Advocacy Competition is a simulated criminal or civil trial, which tests a student’s advocacy skills. Although much shorter than a real trial, it contains all of the major elements remain: opening statements, examination in chief, cross-examination and closing statements.
The Trial Advocacy Competition is a simulated criminal or civil trial, which tests a student’s advocacy skills. Although much shorter than a real trial, it contains all of the major elements remain: opening statements, examination in chief, cross-examination and closing statements.
There is no necessary prerequisite for this competition, as students in any year are able to compete. Competing individually, students conduct a condensed civil or criminal trial involving an opening address, examination in chief and cross examination, and closing address.
90 minutes prior to the competition students are provided with the necessary materials of their case, including the relevant law and witness statements. Competitors are then required to construct their case and brief their witnesses as to what they should expect.
The Grand Final of the Competition is judged by some of Sydney’s leading solicitors, academics and other professionals.
In 2010, the Competition was won by Reece Corbett-Wilkins, with runner up Edwin Nelson.
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Trial Advocacy takes place in Semester 2. Registrations will open prior to the commencement of semester.
Please contact Reece Corbett-Wilkins at competitions@muls.org and Elysse Lloyd at competitionsofficer@muls.org for more information.
