Advocacy Skills
Overview
Success in legal practices whether as in-house corporate lawyers or private legal practitioners is dependent on the quality of advocacy of lawyers. This is because legal practice is essentially concerned with communication. It is strategic for all lawyers to be effective verbal and non-verbal communicators. This attribute stands lawyers possessing it out from their peers; it enhances their statuses and boosts their profiles to the benefits of their organisations. It stands to reason therefore, that all lawyers need to sharpen their communication skills in order for them to be effective advocates who enhance the performances of their organisations or clients.
This course has been designed to boost the continuous professional development of legal practitioners as a way of enhancing the performances of their respective organisations.
Who to Attend
Legal Practitioners, In-House Corporate Lawyers, and State Counsels.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are, to:
- Introduce participants to skills for effective advocacy.
- Polish the art of professional legal writing for clients and the court room.
- Equip participants with the tools for winning advocacies and debates.
Outline
- Effective Legal Communication in Corporate Contexts.
- Critical Thinking for Effective Legal Rhetoric and Organisation.
- Writing and Producing Outstanding Legal Briefs.
- Aspects of Good Writing.
- Developing Themes for Able Cases.
- Adopting the Posture of Authors in Legal Writings.
- Perspectives to Consider When Formulating Legal Issues.
- Issues to Include in Facts and Agreement Sections of Legal Documents.
- General Principles of Drafting.
- Developing Case Theories and Taking Instructions.
- Drafting Pleadings.
- Drafting Opening Statements.
- Opening Submissions.
- Closing Submissions.
- Effective Communication in Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- Audience Management Skills in Advocacy.
- Leveraging on Social Media for Professional Communication.
Booking Information
Location and Dates:
London: 3rd – 14th February, 3rd – 14th March, 4th – 15th August, 1st – 12th September
Dubai: 13th – 24th January
Fee: $9,600(2 weeks)
$5,500(1 week)
