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    2016 Oral Argument Scoring Rubric 1

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    The document provides an oral argument scoring sheet for judges to evaluate competitors in a moot court competition. It includes criteria in five areas: opening statement, presentation of the merits, questions from the court, demeanor, and closing/rebuttal. Judges are asked to assign scores from 50 to 100 based on the quality of presentation for each criteria, including the competitor's organization, persuasiveness, understanding of legal issues, and ability to answer questions. The scoring sheet will be used to determine which competitors advance to the next round.

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    The document provides an oral argument scoring sheet for judges to evaluate competitors in a moot court competition. It includes criteria in five areas: opening statement, presentation of the merits, questions from the court, demeanor, and closing/rebuttal. Judges are asked to assign scores from 50 to 100 based on the quality of presentation for each criteria, including the competitor's organization, persuasiveness, understanding of legal issues, and ability to answer questions. The scoring sheet will be used to determine which competitors advance to the next round.

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    The document provides an oral argument scoring sheet for judges to evaluate competitors in a moot court competition. It includes criteria in five areas: opening statement, presentation of the merits, questions from the court, demeanor, and closing/rebuttal. Judges are asked to assign scores from 50 to 100 based on the quality of presentation for each criteria, including the competitor's organization, persuasiveness, understanding of legal issues, and ability to answer questions. The scoring sheet will be used to determine which competitors advance to the next round.

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    2016 Oral Argument Scoring Rubric 1

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    The document provides an oral argument scoring sheet for judges to evaluate competitors in a moot court competition. It includes criteria in five areas: opening statement, presentation of the merits, questions from the court, demeanor, and closing/rebuttal. Judges are asked to assign scores from 50 to 100 based on the quality of presentation for each criteria, including the competitor's organization, persuasiveness, understanding of legal issues, and ability to answer questions. The scoring sheet will be used to determine which competitors advance to the next round.

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    2016 James Patterson McBaine Honors Moot Court Competition

    ORAL ARGUMENT SCORING SHEET


     
    Judge’s Name:
     
    Competitor’s Name:
     
    Please assign specific scores within the ranges below (The lowest score is 50 and the highest score is 100).
    Please score the arguments based on the quality of presentation, not on the actual merits of the case.
    This evaluation will not be distributed to competitors. It will be used solely to determine which
    competitors will advance to the next round.
      Very  
    CRITERIA Poor Fair Good Good Excellent SCORE
    Opening Statement  
     
    • Proper statement of purpose of the appeal 8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15
    • Quick summary of party’s basic position  
    • Proper presentation of weakness of case from 15 pts
    decisions below max.
    • Reading from prepared statement vs. natural
    command of the case
    • Proper tone
     
    Presentation of the merits            
    • Coherence and clarity of argument            
    • Organization 15-17 18-20 21-24 25-27 28-30  
    • Reasoned arguments with proper analysis and  
    conclusions  
    • Persuasive theme 30 pts.
    • Understanding of legal issues max.
    • Proper focus on important issues of case
    • Use of legal authority or policy arguments
    • Familiarity with the record
    • Logical ordering of argument and effective
    use of time
    Questions from the Court  
     
    • Ability to answer questions (i.e., not surprised 18-21 22-25 26-27 28-31 32-35  
    by questions)  
    • Responsiveness to questions
    35 pts.
    • Persuasiveness
    • Use of questions to advance client’s position
    max.
    • Handling of weaknesses of case
    • Continuation of argument after answering
    questions
    Demeanor  
     
    • Confidence 8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15  
    • Preparation—ready to answer questions  
    • Quality of delivery (natural, relaxed presence, 15 pts.
    projection, poise and appearance)
    • Voice (i.e., not monotonous)
    max.
    • Proper tone (i.e., not sarcastic or disrespectful)
    • Body language
    • Eye contact
    Closing (and Rebuttal)    
    • Proper closing using the actual argument vs. a 1 2 3 4 5 5 pts.
    prepared statement
    • Proper rebuttal capitalizing on Respondent’s
    max.
    weaknesses and questions from the Court
    Total            

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