Mock Trial Competition Scoresheet

Please complete the round and school details below before commencing the Trial.

Judge's name *

Judge's email: *

Prosecution/Plaintiff school teacher name: *

Teacher email: *The email provided will receive a copy of the scoresheet after the Trial.

Defence shool teacher name: *

Teacher email: *The email provided will receive a copy of the scoresheet after the Trial.

Prosecution/Plaintiff team details:

Please provide the school and students' names below.

First Barrister name: *

Second Barrister name: *

Solicitor name: *

Judge's Clerk name: *

First Witness name: *

Second Witness name: *

Defence team details:

Please provide the school and students' names below.

First Barrister name: *

Second Barrister name: *

Solicitor name: *

Court Officer name: *

First Witness name: *

Second Witness name: *

Please refer to the score guideline below for reference.

Opening address: First Barristers:

Prosecution/Plaintiff: *

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Appropriate summary of the facts

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Clear and concise introduction to the case, including overview of the charge(s)/claim, the evidence to be given and the issue(s) in dispute

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Defence: *

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Appropriate summary of the facts

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Clear and concise introduction to the case, including overview of the charge(s)/claim, the evidence to be given and the issue(s) in dispute

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Closing submissions: Second Barristers:

Prosecution/Plaintiff: *

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Appropriate summary of the facts

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Clear and concise introduction to the case, including overview of the charge(s)/claim, the evidence to be given and the issue(s) in dispute

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Defence: *

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Appropriate summary of the facts

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Clear and concise introduction to the case, including overview of the charge(s)/claim, the evidence to be given and the issue(s) in dispute

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Prosecution/Plaintiff: *

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Quality of pre-trial notes

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Participation in proceedings

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Defence: *

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Quality of pre-trial notes

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Participation in proceedings

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First Prosecution Witness examinations:

1. Examination-in-chief:

First Prosecution Barrister: *

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Proper questioning and introduction of evidence according to rules of evidence

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Appropriate responses to objections

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First Prosecution Witness: *

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Full and accurate recital of contents of statement in order given

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Clarity of expression and voice, ability to cope with interruptions

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First Defence Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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2. Cross-examination:

First Prosecution Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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First Prosecution Witness: *

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Apparent preparation for crossexamination, giving logical and consistent answers

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Ability to remain calm and focused on the issues of the case

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First Defence Barrister: *

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Cross-examination is well-structured and focused on relevant facts, evidence and issues in the case

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Avoidance of unnecessary repetition of evidence-in-chief

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Courteous and respectful questioning of the witness

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Second Prosecution Witness examinations:

3. Examination-in-chief:

Second Prosecution Barrister: *

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Proper questioning and introduction of evidence according to rules of evidence

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Appropriate responses to objections

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Second Prosecution Witness: *

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Full and accurate recital of contents of statement in order given

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Clarity of expression and voice, ability to cope with interruptions

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Second Barrister Defence: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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4. Cross-examination:

Second Prosecution Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Second Prosecution Witness: *

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Apparent preparation for crossexamination, giving logical and consistent answers

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Ability to remain calm and focused on the issues of the case

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Second Defence Barrister: *

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Cross-examination is well-structured and focused on relevant facts, evidence and issues in the case

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Avoidance of unnecessary repetition of evidence-in-chief

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Courteous and respectful questioning of the witness

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First Defence Witness examinations:

5. Examination-in-chief:

First Prosecution Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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First Defence Barrister: *

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Proper questioning and introduction of evidence according to rules of evidence

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Appropriate responses to objections

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First Defence Witness: *

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Full and accurate recital of contents of statement in order given

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Clarity of expression and voice, ability to cope with interruptions

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6. Cross-examination

First Prosecution Barrister: *

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Cross-examination is well-structured and focused on relevant facts, evidence and issues in the case

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Avoidance of unnecessary repetition of evidence-in-chief

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Courteous and respectful questioning of the witness

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First Defence Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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First Defence Witness: *

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Apparent preparation for cross- examination, giving logical and consistent answers

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Ability to remain calm and focused on the issues of the case

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Second Defence Witness examinations:

7. Examination-in-chief:

Second Prosecution Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Second Defence Barrister: *

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Proper questioning and introduction of evidence according to rules of evidence

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Appropriate responses to objections

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Second Defence Witness: *

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Full and accurate recital of contents of statement in order given

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Clarity of expression and voice, ability to cope with interruptions

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8. Cross-examination:

Second Prosecution Barrister: *

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Cross-examination is well-structured and focused on relevant facts, evidence and issues in the case

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Avoidance of unnecessary repetition of evidence-in-chief

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Courteous and respectful questioning of the witness

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Second Defence Barrister: *

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Making/not making relevant objections, showing an understanding of the grounds

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Clarity of expression and voice, poise and confidence

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Second Defence Witness: *

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Apparent preparation for cross- examination, giving logical and consistent answers

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Ability to remain calm and focused on the issues of the case

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Judge's Clerk (Prosecution/Plaintiff only):

Court Officer (Defence only):

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Calling of case, delivery of statements, timing and ringing of bell (where required), recording of objections

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Opening/closing of court, calling/swearing in of witnesses, showing of documents

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Prosecution/Plaintiff: *

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Professional & ethical presentation and demeanour, politeness & respect for others, engaging in the spirit of the competition

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Defence: *

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Professional & ethical presentation and demeanour, politeness & respect for others, engaging in the spirit of the competition

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Additional comments/feedback:

Please review and confirm scores are correct before submitting.

Prosecution/Plaintiff total

Prosecution/Plaintiff result status: *

Prosecution for/against

Defence total

Defence result status: *

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2026 Mock Trial Competition Scoresheet

Round details

Prosecution/Plaintiff team details:

Defence team details:

Opening address: First Barristers:

Closing submissions: Second Barristers:

Solicitors:

First Prosecution Witness examinations:

1. Examination-in-chief:

2. Cross-examination:

Second Prosecution Witness examinations:

3. Examination-in-chief:

4. Cross-examination:

First Defence Witness examinations:

5. Examination-in-chief:

6. Cross-examination

Second Defence Witness examinations:

7. Examination-in-chief:

8. Cross-examination:

Judge's Clerk (Prosecution/Plaintiff only):

Court Officer (Defence only):

Team:

Additional comments/feedback:

Total scores: