Oral Argument – Preparation and Participation Rubric

 

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Preparation:

 

1. Group members used preparation time well.

 

2. All documents and precedents were examined and considered.

 

3. Group work was well-organized and work was evenly distributed.

 

4. Notes and potential questions.

 

 

 

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Questions to Attorneys:

 

1. Questions are logical and thoughtful.

 

2. Information from and references to documents and Precedents are used in questioning.

 

3. All group members contribute/participate in questioning.

 

4. Questions relate to issues raised by each side.

 

 

 

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Presentation of Decision:

 

1. Decision is thoughtful.

 

2. Decision is concise.

 

 

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