Jones Day Open Witness Examination Competition
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 our Competitions VP, Ayden Chung.
2020 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
Monday 18 March
Tuesday 19 March
Wednesday 20 March
Round 2
Monday 3 August
Quarter Final
Thursday 13 August
Semi Final
Monday 17 August
Grand Final
Wednesday 26 August
RULES
TBA: A minor rules update is pending to facilitate the competition in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
GUIDE
Witness Examination Competition Objections and Rules of Evidence Guide