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Mock Trial Rubric- Defendant, Victim, Witnesses, and Experts 
Mock Trial Rubric- Defendant, Victim, Witnesses, and Experts
This rubric will be used to assign grades to mock trial defendants victims, witnesses, and experts.
Rubric Code: W238363
By DrFerguson
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: Law  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Witnesses and Defendant Rubric
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

17 pts

Average

15 pts

Poor

12 pts

Knowledge of Role and Preparation

Excellent

Has mastered the his or her part in the story. Knows all facts about his or her character and testifies to those facts in court. No use of notes or affidavits.
Good

Knows most of his/her story well. No more than once does the attorney, on direct or cross examination, require him/her to read from the affidavit or notes.
Average

Is not well-prepared. Get the idea, but testifies to facts beyond the character's affidavit and in doing so commits perjury.
Poor

Evidence would suggest that the witness or defendant barely prepared at all for trial. Very unclear on his/her role and the details of his part.
Acting Prowess

Excellent

Very convincing. Confident in his/her role within the trial. Stays in character throughout the entire activity.
Good

Usually convincing. A slip or two from time to time. Usually remains in character.
Average

Not terribly convincing. Has clearly invested little of himself / herself into the character and/or the activity.
Poor

Really not convincing at all, in anyway. Is unfamiliar with the story, and/or his/her character.
Active Involvement

Excellent

Student is constantly engaged in the class activity. Student does not need reminders to stay on task.
Good

Student is often engaged in the activities. Student could participate more in class activity.
Average

Student is often engaged in the activity. Student needs a reminder to get back on task.
Poor

Student is not involved with the class activity. Student needs constant reminders to get back on task.class as a whole.
Voice

Excellent

Speaks in a clear, audible voice.
Good

Usually speaks in a loud, audible voice.
Average

Needs to speak up more. Is occasionally too quiet or too monotonous.
Poor

Is frequently inaudible or perhaps speaks in a complete monotone.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Maintains eye contact with judge, lawyers, and/or jury throughout the entire trial.
Good

Usually maintains eye contact with judge, lawyers, and/or jury - but may stray from time-to-time.
Average

Frequently looking about, not making eye contact with court personnel.
Poor

Tends to stare at the floor or back wall. Rarely makes eye contact with any court personnel.



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