Understanding of Legal Principles (10 points)

10-9 points: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles and doctrines involved in the case. Clearly explains the legal issues and how they were resolved by the court.

8-7 points: Shows a good understanding of the legal principles but may miss some nuances or minor details.

6-5 points: Displays a basic understanding but lacks depth or misses key elements of the legal principles.

4-3 points: Shows minimal understanding with significant gaps in the explanation of legal principles.

2-1 points: Poor understanding with major errors or misunderstandings of the legal principles.

0 points: No understanding demonstrated; unable to articulate any relevant legal principles.

Case Facts and Background (5 points)

5 points: Accurately and clearly presents all relevant facts and background information of the case.

4 points: Presents the main facts accurately but may omit minor details.

3 points: Includes some relevant facts but omits or misrepresents key information.

2 points: Significant inaccuracies or omissions in presenting the facts.

1 point: Very little relevant information presented; major factual inaccuracies.

0 points: No facts presented; unable to describe the background of the case.

Case Holding and Rationale (5 points)

5 points: Clearly and accurately explain the court’s holding and the rationale behind the decision.

4 points: Accurately explains the holding but may miss some nuances in the court’s reasoning.

3 points: Basic explanation of the holding with some inaccuracies or omissions in the rationale.

2 points: Incomplete or partially inaccurate explanation of the holding and rationale.

1 point: Major errors in explaining the holding and rationale.

0 points: Unable to explain the court’s holding or rationale.

Analysis and Critical Thinking (3 points)

3 points: Provides insightful analysis, linking the case to broader legal concepts or implications.

2 points: Offers some analysis but lacks depth or fails to fully explore the implications.

1 point: Minimal analysis, largely descriptive without critical engagement.

0 points: No analysis or critical thinking demonstrated.

Presentation Skills (2 points)

2 points: Presents clearly, confidently, and in a well-organized manner, with excellent communication skills.

1 point: The presentation is generally clear but may have minor issues with organization or communication.

0 points: Presentation is unclear, disorganized, or difficult to follow.

Total Score: 25 points

SUMMARY

25-23 points: Excellent understanding and presentation; well-prepared and thorough.

22-19 points: Very good understanding; prepared but with some minor areas for improvement.

18-15 points: Good understanding; basic preparation with noticeable gaps.

14-10 points: Fair understanding; lacks depth and thoroughness, with significant gaps.

9-5 points: Poor understanding and preparation; major gaps in knowledge.

4-0 points: Very poor or no understanding; unprepared.