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Speaking Ability and Delivery (30 for team) Lacks proper courtesies. Lacks clarity of language and expression. Fails to observe correct etiquette and terminology. Over-reliance on notes. 8 Courteous and clear. Lacks variation of tone, pace and Poor eye contact. Good knowledge of court etiquette and 9-10 Courteous and clear. Good use of language, gesture and expression. with Conveys confidence. 11-12 Conveys ideas and deals with interventions with ease, skill and confidence. Engages well with court. Conveys impression of conviction and sincerity. 13-15 & of, argument – (30 for team) Insufficient overview of submissions or conclusion. poor; lacks structure or direction. of legal issues inadequate. Fails to address key legal or factual issues. Adequate overview of and Argument may have been better structured; too lengthy or in parts. Good approach but lacks larity or direction. Addresses all key issues; though some Clear focus, concise overview and conclusion. Arguments clearly and logically structured. Effective overview & conclusion, noting relative significance of arguments. Flexible and engaging. Excellent of legal issues and their policy argument and authorities. Addresses and rebut opposing arguments.