Ever imagined yourself locked in a courtroom battle of wits with a clients future at stake? Well Witness Examination might just be for you!

Senior Witness Examination

Proudly Sponsored by Clyde & Co

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 to all Murdoch Student Law Society Members, Senior Witness Examination is a great way to further develop your skills, liaise with top-tier firms, meet other students and have a tonne of fun along the way! 

Time Commitment

  • Two general rounds over two weeks.

  • Knockout finals and grand final

  • Given 24 hours prep time

Dates

  • Initial Question Release: TBC

  • Round 1: Week of 18 August 2025

  • Round 2: Week of 25 August 2025

  • Quarter-Finals: Week of 1 September 2025

  • Semi-Finals: Week of 8 September 2025

  • Grand Final: Week of 15 September 2025

Please note that this competition is scheduled to run in semester 2, so the dates are TBC.

Please forward any questions to the Competitions Team at comps.team@msls.asn.au