Advocacy in civil criminal and family work (Hybrid)

This qualifying session is a lecture on the key principles and preparation for Advocacy within criminal and civil law.

Speakers: Anna Laney, Sonal Dashani and Rebecca Foulkes

Themes: Advocacy Skills

Timings:

5.45pm: Registration

6 pm until 7.30pm

QS value: 1

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Qualifying Session students will be able to:

·         Explain the basic requirements of good advocacy.

·         Describe the key aspects of good advocacy technique.

·         Identify key principles of good advocacy and communications skills.

·         Identify the top tips for each of these, and also some common pitfalls

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)

1.9 : Exercise good communication skills, through any appropriate medium and with any audience as required in their work.

1.11 : Ensure they are fully prepared.

1.15 : Have persuasive oral advocacy skills.