The Initiate Trials, alternatively referred to as the Jedi Initiate Trial or the Jedi Tournament, comprised a set of evaluations administered to Jedi younglings within the Jedi Order. These assessments served as a necessary step for advancement to the Padawan rank. Upon successfully passing these trials, an Initiate became eligible for selection as a Padawan by either a Jedi Master or a Jedi Knight. To attract the interest of a possible mentor, the students took part in the yearly tournament held at the Jedi Temple, an event designed for them to showcase their abilities in the Force.