Legal advocacy
1. It is a art of written or oral persuausion
is when lawyers represent someone (their client) in a
court or tribunal
Oral Skills:
1. Clarity and Articulation – A barrister must communicate arguments clearly and
persuasively, ensuring that judges and juries understand the case.
2. Persuasion – The ability to convincingly present arguments, whether in examination-
in-chief, cross-examination, or final submissions.
3. Active Listening – Understanding witness responses, judicial comments, and
opposing arguments to respond effectively.
4. Adaptability – The ability to think quickly and adjust arguments or questions based
on unexpected developments in court.
5. Confidence – Delivering arguments with authority and assurance to instill trust in the
court.
Organisational Skills:
1. Case Preparation – Structuring evidence, witness statements, and legal arguments in
a logical manner before a hearing.
2. Time Management – Efficiently managing court time, ensuring all necessary points
are covered within allocated periods.
3. Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in legal documents, submissions, and oral
presentations.
4. Prioritisation – Focusing on the most critical legal arguments and evidence to
strengthen the case.
5. Record-Keeping – Maintaining clear notes on witness statements, judicial rulings,
and opposing counsel’s arguments for reference.
2. A and b true
3. C and d false
Challenging the Identification
Counsel: You stated that the man you saw was approximately 5ft 10 inches, correct?
Witness: Yes.
Counsel: But my client, Lewis, is only 5ft 8 inches, isn’t he?
Witness: Yes, I suppose so.
1. It is a art of written or oral persuausion
is when lawyers represent someone (their client) in a
court or tribunal
Oral Skills:
1. Clarity and Articulation – A barrister must communicate arguments clearly and
persuasively, ensuring that judges and juries understand the case.
2. Persuasion – The ability to convincingly present arguments, whether in examination-
in-chief, cross-examination, or final submissions.
3. Active Listening – Understanding witness responses, judicial comments, and
opposing arguments to respond effectively.
4. Adaptability – The ability to think quickly and adjust arguments or questions based
on unexpected developments in court.
5. Confidence – Delivering arguments with authority and assurance to instill trust in the
court.
Organisational Skills:
1. Case Preparation – Structuring evidence, witness statements, and legal arguments in
a logical manner before a hearing.
2. Time Management – Efficiently managing court time, ensuring all necessary points
are covered within allocated periods.
3. Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in legal documents, submissions, and oral
presentations.
4. Prioritisation – Focusing on the most critical legal arguments and evidence to
strengthen the case.
5. Record-Keeping – Maintaining clear notes on witness statements, judicial rulings,
and opposing counsel’s arguments for reference.
2. A and b true
3. C and d false
Challenging the Identification
Counsel: You stated that the man you saw was approximately 5ft 10 inches, correct?
Witness: Yes.
Counsel: But my client, Lewis, is only 5ft 8 inches, isn’t he?
Witness: Yes, I suppose so.
