2025 Golden Gavel Competitor Application Form

If you think you have what it takes to make a room full of lawyers break into fits of laughter before breakfast, we want to hear from you! Submit your competitor application today for your chance to lead your firm to victory.

This year, competitors will also receive a 30 min training session the day prior from experienced stand-up comedian  Nathan Chin, to help you maximise your stage presence and obtain maximum LOLs. 

If you know someone who would make a great competitor, you can nominate them to participate below and if they are selected to compete, you will receive a $250 gift card.

Competitor applications close on Thursday 5 June 2025.

Nominator Details

Competitor Details
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Please provide your 500 word mock speech OR upload your video recording ( no longer than 5 minutes)  below on the topic of  Applying the reasonable person test to your daily commute. 

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Please provide artist, title of track and preferably a link to the track.

Nomination Details (if applicable)

If you have been nominated by someone, and go on to compete in the 2025 Golden Gavel competition, your nominator will receive a $250 gift card