Witness Examination(WITEX)ADVOCACY

What is WitEx? Reviewing statements on a given

scenario from both parties and establishing key issues and discrepancies

Establishing your best line of questioning and attempting to make the other witness say exactly what you want them to.

In effect, trying to be Denny Crane.

Why WitEx? Learn great skills Feel like Denny Crane No preparation needed Completely open book Learn to think on your feet

Structure1. Prosecution Opening – 2 min2. Prosecution Examination in Chief – 10 min3. Cross-Examination by Defence – 15 min4. Defence Opening – 2 min5. Defence Examination in Chief – 10 min6. Cross-Examination by Prosecution – 15 min7. Summation by Defence – 3 min8. Summation By Prosecution – 3min9. Judgment

Before The Trial In this time you will be given 90 minutes to search

through the problem and highlight relevant legal issues. Once this period is completed, you will be given 30 minutes to consult with your witness. In this period you should: Outline to the witness how you intend to deal with

the case; How the evidence will be adduced; and Discuss how the evidence will be put forward to the

witness and discuss with that witness what emphasis will be placed on various aspects of it.

Handy Documents Rulebook Will Buxton’s ‘A (very) brief guide to

objections’ Whatever textbooks you can get your

hands on Neil’s notes (they’re ALWAYS useful)

Who can be my Witness? Any law student can be your witness Usually it’s a good idea to try a 1st or 2nd

year student as they cannot compete themselves but may want an insight into the comp.

“Winning Words” from a Wit-Ex Wonder: Kat Hogan