Problem
Parties bringing cases to court argue that there has been a breach of the law.
Either: Name a statute or case that was relied on or relates to your case. Cite the case or statute and give brief details about how it relates to your observed case.
Or: if you were unable to hear and identify any mention of a case of the statute when you were observing the proceedings, please find and reference a case or statute that you think is relevant to the case and justify why you think the case already or statute is relevant.
• Comment on the court process and how it was similar or different from your expectations. Does the court process you observed and the outcome of the case (if you were present when the case came to conclusion) accord with your notions of justice? Explain your views.
• What was the most interesting part of your visit and why? This does not have to be a legal point it could be an observation of behaviour or the usher's role, for example.
• Was, or is, there anything about what you observed that would cause you (if you were representing a party) to want to settle the case, or to pursue it fully to trial? What was it and why?
• Reflect on what was your overall impression of your court visit and what did you learn from your visit that can be applied in your legal studies, personal confidence and growth, or future career.