THIS team of top talkers ensured Chelmsford County High School for Girls gained a place in the UK finals of a law competition for the third year in a row.
The girls spent the day at Chelmsford Crown Court participating in the regional heats of the Bar Mock Trial contest, having been asked to prepare the 'defence' and 'prosecution' for two legal cases.
They competed with schools from across the eastern region, and after triumphing in both cases were told they were through to the national final.
Judge Charles Gratwicke, who presided over the final round, declared himself "speechless" at the quality of the teams and praised the "incredible raw talent" on display, speculating that a number of girls would find themselves in his position in the future.
Team member Alexandra Tarbun, 18, from Colchester, who is studying the International Baccalaureate at the school, said: "The Bar Mock Trial is really hard work, but enjoyable.
"The team pull together to support one another and the experience of working in a court environment is invaluable for my future career plan."
Sophie Broddle, 16, from Chelmsford, said: "This event has given me a clear insight into the working environment of a court.
"I have learnt how to present myself in a professional manner in an extremely pressurised situation. I really enjoyed the experience."
The first case the girls had to argue involved an Olympic cyclist accused of possessing performance-enhancing drugs, while the second concerned the alleged possession of an illegal firearm.
The national finals will take place in March 2013, at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
The Bar Mock Trial team are: Eloise Davies, Jess Moxom, Shana Gujral, Alice Abiola, Sophie Botten, Tasnim Ismail, Amaka Ananti, Ali Tarbun, Maddie Deasy, Sophie Broddle, Bethany Jackson, Vanessa Odunsi, Charlotte Tunstall-Price, Georgia Collins and Sarah Corsham.
