This competition focuses on a critical aspect of criminal law: persuading the judge to consider mitigating factors in sentencing. Acting as a criminal defence lawyer, participants must contextualise the offence and advocate for the best possible outcome for their client.
It’s an excellent opportunity to develop persuasive speaking skills and gain insight into criminal practice, especially for those interested in defence work or advocacy.
Please direct any general questions to our competition officers at compsofficers@monashlss.com and any questions regarding judging to our judge liaison at judges@monashlss.com.