Ever imagined yourself locked in a courtroom battle of wits with a clients future at stake? Well Witness Examination might just be for you!
Junior Witness Examination
Proudly sponsored by Ashurst
Simulating a criminal trial, Witness Examination (or WitEx to old hands) sees you prepare either a criminal defence or prosecution and present your case before a judge! Master the skills of Examination-in-Chief, Cross-Examination, Criminal Procedure, and of course Objections, in a friendly yet competitive setting.
Open only to First Years, Junior Witness Examination is the perfect way to develop your skills, meet new friends, network with professionals and have a tonne of fun in an easier competition designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of MSLS Comps.
Time Commitment
Two general rounds over two weeks.
Knockout finals and grand final
Given 48 hours prep time
Dates
Crash Course: TBC
First Question Release: 14 March 2025 at 6pm
Round 1: 16 March 2026
Round 2: 23 March 2026
Quarter-Finals: 30 March 2026
Semi-Finals: 6 April 2026
Grand Final: TBC
Please forward any questions to the Competitions Team at comps.team@msls.asn.au.