Mock Trial Rubric
Class Period: Trial Date:
ÿ Civil Trial: Jack King and Jill Hamilton vs. Harvey Miller
ÿ Criminal Trial: The State vs. Hansel Schmidt and Gretel Schmidt
Paralegal / Expert Witness
Student: Score: / 40
Exhibit / 2 / 1 / 0 / Testimony / 2 / 1 / 0Appropriate sizes (overall, text, images) / Appropriately explained the exhibit
The placement of items is appropriate / Answered all questions from both teams
Lines are neat and clear / All answers adhered to info in case file
Font is neat and clear / All answers were accurate
Images are neat and clear / Response time was appropriate
Information is based on case facts / Eye contact was appropriate
Information highlights case facts for side / Testimony was clear, easy to understand
No errors in spelling, grammar, sentence / Practice evident: prepared and rehearsed
Used class prep time appropriately / Poised and professional
Worked well with team members / Testimony was convincing
Bonus: Dressed for court