Advocacy at Inquests

This 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 practice their skills and receive tutor feedback.  The workshops are based on a single case study which can be tailored for your team. 

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