Advocacy at Inquests is a practical course specifically designed to build the skills, competence and confidence of lawyers making applications and handling witnesses in the coroner’s court.
Who is it for?
This advocacy at inquests course is ideal for lawyers.
Course content
This advocacy at inquests is a blended course.
The basic skills and conventions of advocacy are covered in our e-learning suite on Applications and Speeches.
Delegates then attend two practical workshops where they practise their skills and receive tutor feedback. The workshops are based on a single case study which can be tailored for your team. Each workshop takes approximately 8 to 10 hours.
Content
E-learning – Applications and Speeches
Module 1 – Pre-Inquest Review
Preparing applications and making submissions at a Pre-Inquest Review (using extracts from the evidence and legal guidance):
- Application for an Article 2 hearing with a jury
- Application for disclosure
- Application for admission of a social media post
Module 2 – Handling witnesses at an Inquest
- Review a witness statement and plan your approach
- Listen to the Coroner’s examination
- Question the witness (with tutor feedback)
- Intervening on inappropriate questions
- Reviewing evidence from an expert witness
- Examining an expert witness
Outcomes
Lawyers who attend the course will improve their ability to:
- Prepare and deliver well-structured representations
- Combat nerves
- Pitch arguments appropriately
- Use appropriate tone for impact
- Persuade and build trust
- Use a range of questioning types and techniques
- Deal confidently with witnesses (including experts)
Format
Interactive workshops with practical exercises and tutor feedback
Delegates
Max 16
