Advocacy Skills

Our range of Advocacy skills courses are targeted, short and punchy, with bite-sized modules and interactive exercises to help you understand and practise your new skills.

Settling a Dispute [Course code: AC1]

£199

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to civil disputes, exploring the various types that may arise and the broader dispute resolution ecosystem.

You will gain insight into the roles of key parties involved and an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and core principles of litigation, mediation and arbitration.

Key topics:

• Mediation
• Arbitration
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Advocacy Trial Strategy [Course code: AC2]

£199

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of essential advocacy trial strategies, focusing on key areas critical to success in the courtroom.

You will learn how to strategically plan for trial or other hearings, ensuring a structured and effective approach. The course covers the techniques for opening a case, conducting an examination-in-chief, and mastering the art of oral presentation.

Key topics:

• Trial strategy planning
• Witness preparation and examination
• Closing speeches

Live online 90-minute workshops, led by an experienced tutor and packed full of interactive activities and tangible takeaways that can be immediately applied.

Keeping Disputes Out of Court [Course code: AM1]

£89

In this interactive masterclass, you will enhance your ability to resolve disputes and negotiate effectively before resorting to the courtroom.

You will also learn practical tips and techniques for fostering amicable agreements and managing both your own emotions and those of others.

Handling Expert Witnesses [Course code: AM2]

£89

In this interactive masterclass, you will develop your handling and cross-examination of expert witnesses by learning tips and techniques for confidently selecting and working with experts, as well as challenging those chosen to represent the case for the opposing side.

We have created bundles with our most popular course and masterclass combinations. They’re even more cost-effective and help you to plan your training over the next few months.

Bundle AP1

£269

Package includes:

• Course: Settling a Dispute
• Masterclass: Keeping Disputes Out of Court

Bundle AP2

£269

Package includes:

• Course: Advocacy Trial Strategy
• Masterclass: Handling Expert Witnesses

Package AP3

£529

Package includes:

• Course: Settling a Dispute
• Masterclass: Keeping Disputes Out of Court
• Course: Advocacy Trial Strategy
• Masterclass: Handling Expert Witnesses