Jones Day Open Witness Examination Competition

2022 DATES

This competition is run over 4 knockout rounds, held on weeknights at UWA. The Grand Final is hosted in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

Round 1: 15 & 17 March

Round 2: 5 & 7 April

Quarter Final: 27 April

Semi Final: 11 May

Grand Final: 25 May

This competition exposes students to the rules of evidence and the operation of the court system, whilst developing their skills of persuasive argument and oral advocacy.

The Witness Examination Competition simulates a trial in which one counsel represent the prosecution/plaintiff and the defence respectively. 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 Max Tran, the Open Witness Examination Director. For any other questions please contact our Competitions VP, Jake Alderson.

2022 Jones Day Open Witness Examination Competition Grand Finalists: James Ryan (right) and runner-up David Seong (left)