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Mock Trial Rubric --- Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys 
Mock Trial Rubric --- Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys
This rubric will be used to assign grades to student lawyers. Grades will be determined by opening statement, use of objections, cross-examination, closing statement, and presentation style.
Rubric Code: MXC5A25
By loveb2
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Subject: Law  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

16 pts

Average

14 pts

Poor

12 pts

Use of Class Time

Excellent

The attorney effectively used class time to work on the case. The attorney was never or rarely distracted and when distracted, quickly refocused. The attorney had no absences or up to 1 excused absences.
Good

The attorney used most of the class time to work on the case but seldomly got distracted during class. The attorney had no unexcused absences and up to 2 excused absences.
Average

The attorney seldomly used class time to work on the case. The attorney was often distracted during class. The attorney had no unexcused absences but more than 2 excused absences.
Poor

The attorney rarely used class time to work on the case. The attorney was frequently distracted during class time. The attorney had unexcused absences.
Opening Argument

Excellent

Attorney is completely at ease with the jury. Does not appear nervous; does not use notes. Moves away from podium. Uses easily comprehensible language with voice inflection and eye contact. Tells the jury what s/he expects it to do. Thanks the jury. Very polished.
Good

Attorney may be a bit nervous in front of the jury or maybe uses notes from time to time. Stands at the podium. A bit of a Monotonous voice, some eye contact. Argument is comprehensible. Mostly polished, with a few guffaws.
Average

Very nervous in front of the jury; perhaps because s/he is unprepared. Heavy dependency on notes. Stands at podium. Voice is very monotonous; eye contact is rarely used. Argument is confusing, and the presentation in general is flawed.
Poor

The attorney is completely unprepared. Notes used almost constantly. Completely monotonous voice tone and no eye contact. The jury seems very confused through no fault of its own.
Direct Examination

Excellent

The attorney clearly leads witnesses through the facts to which they testify with no errors. Effectively used evidence as necessary. Constructs a very strong case for the jury. Easily audible. Excellent eye contact and voice.
Good

The attorney for the most part leads witnesses through the facts to which they testify with only one or two procedural errors. May miss the opportunity to introduce some evidence into the court record, though these are minor elements that do not blow the case. Good eye contact, good voice.
Average

The attorney seems unprepared. Fumbles over words, seems unnecessarily nervous. Misses introducing key pieces of evidence, that may or may not have resulted in losing the case. Voice is weak / monotonous. Eye contact is poor.
Poor

Attorney is clearly and completely unprepared. Attorney seems unaware of evidence and in all likelihood loses the case for the state or his/her client. Monotonous voice and little= to-no eye contact.
Cross Examination

Excellent

Asks questions based on the witnesses testimony that questions the validity of the witness and/or disproves a piece of testimony. OR appropriately chooses not to cross examine witnesses. Excellent voice / excellent eye contact.
Good

Questions stray once or twice from testimony, facts, and evidence. Disproves at least one key piece of evidence but decision to not cross-examine a witness may seem questionable. Good voice / good eye contact.
Average

Questions mostly do not refer to the testimony, facts, and/or evidence previously submitted. By not cross-examining, key facts are left unchallenged. Somewhat monotonous voice / limited eye contact.
Poor

Questions are all sustained via objection as they attempt to introduce new evidence that was missed during direct. Refusal to cross-examine results in the opposing counsel's almost assured victory. Poor voice / poor eye contact.
Closing Argument

Excellent

The attorney effectively summarizes his/her key points AND effectively rebuts opposing counsel's case. Attorney rarely if ever uses notes. Attorney charges the jury with a responsibility. Speaks with confidence; strong voice / strong eye contact.
Good

Good summary of his/her case but does not adequately attack opposing counsel. Attorney occasionally uses notes. Maybe forgets to charge the jury. Good voice / good eye contact.
Average

The attorney seems unprepared in general and relies heavily on notes. Attorney does not use good presentation technique and style including voice and eye contact.
Poor

The attorney is clearly unprepared, stumbling over words and/or ideas. Attorney reads directly from notes Little thought and planning with regards to presentation technique. Overall, an ineffective closing.




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