PSC advocacy and communication skills

Live training overview

Completing the course online builds the confidence and skills required for remote advocacy and meetings.  Delegates work together online to prepare and present their case in a dispute over the sale / purchase of a business.  They start with interim applications and build towards a final hearing. Using a single realistic case study throughout the course allows the trainees to concentrate on developing their skills.

Content

Building effective communication skills

• Observation, speaking and listening

Making persuasive submissions

• Preparing for interim applications
• Arguing effectively in contested chambers applications
• Managing documents systematically
• Presenting a coherent and persuasive case
• Dealing with weaknesses

How to prepare and manage a witness

• Controlling the flow of information during an examination in chief
• Using documents and exchanged statements
• Planning, testing and undermining – skills for cross examination
• Re-examination – repairing and clarifying

Handling the unexpected

• The judge who interrupts
• The opponent who objects

Outcomes

As a result of attending the course, you will be able to:

• analyse documents and identify material to prioritise
• prepare effective arguments
• ask questions effectively to support or to undermine a position
• make persuasive submissions

Format for live online

Intensive and highly practical. Delegates prepare in teams using breakout rooms. They practise their advocacy skills individually on screen. The tutor gives detailed constructive feedback throughout the course.

Format for face-to-face

Intensive and highly practical.  Delegates prepare in teams (usually in separate rooms) and practise their advocacy individually in a courtroom setting. The tutor gives detailed constructive feedback throughout the course.

Delegates

Trainee solicitors (max 16)

Duration

18 hours over 3 days