Can teams attend the Oral Pleading Sessions of other teams during the both the Regional Rounds and the ‘Final Oral Round’?
A31: Per Rule 7.14 this is strictly forbidden Preliminary Rounds of either the Regional Rounds or the ‘Final Oral Round’. The only people permitted into an Oral Pleading Session are the two competing teams, their Coaches and/or Academic Advisors, their supporters, members of the Panel, the Timekeepers and other guests approved by the Academic Supervisor(s). Teams who do not progress to the Semi Finals are permitted to attend either sessions. Guests of the Semi Finalists are only permitted to attend their own team’s Oral Pleading Session. This rule applies for both the Regional Rounds and ‘Final Oral Round’ The Grand Final is open to all guests at both the Regional Rounds and ‘Final Oral Round’.
A31: Per Rule 7.15 this is strictly forbidden Preliminary Rounds of either the Regional Rounds or the ‘Final Oral Round’. The only people permitted into an Oral Pleading Session are the two competing teams, their Coaches and/or Academic Advisors, their supporters, members of the Panel, the Timekeepers and other guests approved by the Academic Supervisor(s). Teams who do not progress to the Semi Finals are permitted to attend either sessions. Guests of the Semi Finalists are only permitted to attend their own team’s Oral Pleading Session. This rule applies for both the Regional Rounds and ‘Final Oral Round’. The Grand Final is open to all guests at both the Regional Rounds and ‘Final Oral Round’.
