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Advocacy, court etiquette and protocol: Practice guide
- 2 CPD Points
- Start Any Time
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- Start from $249.00
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Course Overview
Advocating for your client in court can be intimidating.
Doing it effectively requires a range of abilities: from case analysis and making oral submissions, to cross-examining witnesses in criminal trials, and being able to put forward a strong and persuasive case.
You also need to have mastered the use of court etiquette in your jurisdiction.
This course will help you advocate more confidently and effectively by:
- Giving you a better understanding of court procedure
- Gaining an appreciation of your role in the different stages of proceedings
- Teaching you how to follow the principles of court etiquette
At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Analyse the lawyer’s role as an advocate
- Explain court procedure
- Carry out crucial steps at different stages of a proceeding
- Advise on the ‘dos and don’ts’ of court etiquette
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of Professional Skills and Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
Course Structure
- Introduction to advocacy
- Court procedure
- Lawyer’s role at different stages of the proceedings
- Court etiquette
I was very pleased with this course. it was extremely thorough and detailed. The interactive features at the end of each section were great features.
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Very clever design. I also liked the ongoing testing throughout the course, and the different formats involved.
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With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
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Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.
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A digital subscription is our most popular option for firms, with pricing designed to accommodate teams of various sizes:
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- For teams of 10 or more users, please contact us directly for personalised pricing tailored to your organisation's needs
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