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iRubric: Govt: Billings v. Pearson - Lawyer Rubric

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Govt: Billings v. Pearson - Lawyer Rubric Modern US: The Rosenberg Trial - Lawyer Rubric Rubric Code: FX8X659 By jwcole Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

20 x 5 = 100 Pts. Total
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Preparation	1 - Came into the trial with little to no preparation or hope of winning the case - Constantly off-task throughout the paperwork process	2 - Decently prepared for the trial but very disorganized and/or unsure of what to do - Talked to other members of the class rather than work one too many times	3 - Came into court prepared but unsure of what needed to be done to win the case - Sometimes got distracted from other things not dealing with the trial	4 - Came into the trial well-researched and prepared to win the case - Stayed on task throughout the entire paperwork process
Testimony/Statements	1 - Direct/cross examination did not make much sense - Opening/closing statement was ineffective - Questions were confusing and irrelevant	2 - Direct/cross examination did not reveal any real evidence - Opening/closing statement was robot-like - Some confusion among legal team	3 - Some parts of the direct/cross examination went on for too long - Opening/closing statement missed key points - Unclear strategy	4 - Highly engaging throughout direct/cross examination - Opening/closing statement was superb - Conversational tone made it feel genuine
Appropriate Attire	1 - Improperly dressed for Court Days	2	3	4 - Properly dressed for Court days
Delivery	1 - Barely audible during court case - Too many buzz words used or mispronunciations - Too many mannerisms	2 - Talked a little bit too fast - Notes read from binder/cards with little to no interest - Quite a few mispronunciations	3 - Easier to hear and follow - Some eye contact with witnesses, judge, and/or jury - Not too nervous	4 - Voice carried well and went at excellent pace - Good eye contact throughout the case - Very confident with delivery
Court Etiquette	1 - Did not take the role seriously at all and goofed around - Failed to follow Court etiquette for the most part	2 - Acted a little too playful when presenting the case - Constantly made the same etiquette errors	3 - Only acted out of character a few times - Made a few minor mistakes with Court etiquette	4 - Took role very seriously - Followed appropriate Court etiquette at all times