ALLENS FIRST YEAR WITNESS EXAMINATION COMPETITION

This competition is only open to First Year JD students. It aims exposes First Year Students to the rules of evidence and the operation of the court system, whilst developing their skills of persuasive argument and oral advocacy.

The First Year Witness Examination Competition simulates a trial in which teams of two counsel represent the prosecution/plaintiff or the defence. The focus of the competition is examination and cross-examination of witnesses to provide an answer to a particular legal problem, together with the presentation of brief opening and closing addresses. Given this fact-finding objective, no knowledge of the substantive law is necessary, and only limited pre-trial preparation is required.

For any queries regarding this competition, please contact Jason Williams, the First Year Competitions Representative. For all other questions please contact our Competitions VP Jake Alderson.

RULES

• First Year Witness Examination Rules

Guide

• Guide to Objections and Rules of Evidence

REGISTRATION

• Registration for 2022 is now closed.