INTRODUCTORY TRIAL ROUNDS

The Introductory Trial Rounds (ITR) 2026–27, organised by the Trial Advocacy Committee (TAC) at the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), served as a vital foundational platform for first-year law students to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical courtroom practice. For newcomers, the event was immensely significant as it provided their very first hands-on exposure to trial advocacy, helping them master courtroom etiquette, build confidence under judicial questioning, and develop core litigation skills such as framing arguments, delivering opening statements, and understanding basic criminal procedure. The Trial Advocacy Committee actively facilitated this transition into practical learning by structuring real-time trial simulations where first-years were assigned Prosecution or Defence roles, alongside witness examinations including Examination-in-Chief and Cross-Examination demonstrated by senior students. By providing structured mentorship, evaluating performances on legal reasoning and professional ethics, and fostering teamwork, the TAC successfully demystified trial mechanics, sparking an early interest in…