How To Underwhelm The Court: A Complete Guide on How Not To Litigate - Part 2
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- Course Aims:
Part 2 of this mini-series aims to set out the key dos and don’ts for practitioners engaged in case preparation and advocacy in court, arbitral or tribunals. This part focuses on the presentation of a case in court, dealing firstly with the preparation and use of skeleton arguments, good practice with document and bundle management and witness handling.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the importance of preparing a useable skeleton argument and how this can be achieved;
- Be aware of best practice when it comes to putting together bundles of trial and dealing with documents general that are to be put into proceedings;
- Know the key dos and don’ts relating to general points of presentation before a tribunal;
- Know the things that really irritate judges;
- Understand the best techniques for handling a witness in examination, either in chief or in cross examination.
- Level:
- General Interest
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Practical Guide
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In this CPDcast series, Laurie West-Knights QC, a barrister at Hailsham Chambers, discusses the perils and pitfalls of litigating in front of a court or tribunal and how to avoid them.
Podcast added: 01/09/11
