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.

This competition is run over 4 knockout rounds, held on weeknights at UWA.

For any queries regarding this competition, please contact our Competitions VP, Hayden Bant.

Rules: First Year Witness Examination Rules

Guide: Guide to Objections and Rules of Evidence