Our senior Legal Studies students recently had the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Southern Cross University Gold Coast Mock Trial, representing our school as the prosecution team in a simulated criminal trial.

Held at SCU’s Gold Coast campus, the event brought together schools from across the region to experience firsthand the challenges and intricacies of the legal process. Students were immersed in the role of barristers, solicitors, and witnesses, arguing their case before a panel of university professors and legal experts.

Our team impressed the adjudicators with a strong and well-reasoned case presentation. The prosecutorial team received commendations for their clarity, courtroom etiquette, and deep understanding of legal principles. The lecturers praised the students’ ability to construct persuasive arguments and respond thoughtfully to objections raised during proceedings.

Despite our excellent performance, the defence team ultimately prevailed, with a case that was more defensible under Queensland law. The experience provided a valuable learning opportunity for our students to engage with real-world legal reasoning, test their advocacy skills, and reflect on the complexity of justice in action.

We congratulate all students involved for their hard work, professionalism, and team spirit. Their participation reflects the high calibre of legal thinking and commitment to excellence that characterises our senior Legal Studies program.

Congratulations to Finlay Canavan (Senior Counsel), Matilda Grant (Junior Counsel), Louise Lee (Solicitor), Kaleb Beattie (Witness/ Victim) and Eva Ziukelis (Witness) for participating so well!

AJ Chetter | Head of HASS Faculty