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Taught by experienced advocacy trainers, training comprises elements of trainer-led learning, free-associated thinking, discussion and group work. The course is an interactive blend of short demonstrations coupled with relevant practical exercises and facilitated brainstorm discussion sessions.
The core of this course typically covers the areas below, but the emphasis and to a degree the content will be tweaked depending on the balance of delegates’ experience and needs on any given course:
- Preparation
- Presentation skills (including Court etiquette)
- Dealing with nerves/anxiety
- Listening carefully and taking an accurate note
- Keeping the Judge happy
- Applying for and responding to Interim Applications (including telephone advocacy)
- Citing and using authorities
- Applying the evidence to the law
- Dealing with vulnerable or difficult witnesses.
Some Interim and/or Trial Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential for this course. Delegates will be encouraged to discuss their own practical experiences.
Pre-Course Work
There is no pre-course work for this course.
For those with little advocacy experience, there are books about advocacy available if you wish to gain a little insight into these skills before attending the course.
Post-Course Work
There is no post-course work for this course, however, you may benefit from watching other advocates and/or performing your own advocacy (if/as appropriate) to enable you to further reflect on your own experiences and what you have learned on the course and to continue your personal development.
B5 Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy.