About the event

Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. 
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Specifically designed for anyone seeking a refresher or for practitioners new to advocacy, this course provides essential information to advance legal knowledge and improve advocacy and negotiation.

Hear from distinguished members of the legal profession on case presentation and theory, opening and closing statements, examination and cross examination of witnesses and what makes a good advocate.

As negotiation skills are valuable for all lawyers and critical to all areas of practice, this year also provides expert guidance on negotiation skills.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Learn from advocacy experts and embed your knowledge with the provided text book, Advocacy: An Introduction, Curthoys, J; Kendall, C.N.,2006
  • Gain a better understanding of the decision-making process and audience expectations
  • Understand the importance of content and how case theory is involved in interlocutory argument
  • Be across the ethical duties that arise in litigation and in dealings with the court
  • Understand the best cross-examination techniques at your disposal
  • Maximise the strength of your opening and closing statements
  • Advocate effectively in negotiating on behalf of your clients

 

Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. 
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email cpd@lawsocietywa.asn.au 

Author Profiles

Chair: Sam Vandongen SC

Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Author Profiles

Chair: Sam Vandongen SC

His Honour Judge Michael Gething

District Court of Western Australia

Author Profiles

His Honour Judge Michael Gething

Justin Whalley SC

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Western Australia

Author Profiles

Justin Whalley SC

Rebecca Lee

Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Author Profiles

Rebecca Lee

Rachael Young

Barrister, Fourth Floor Chambers

Author Profiles

Rachael Young

Anthony Willinge

Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Author Profiles

Anthony Willinge

Mark Pendlebury

Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Author Profiles

Mark Pendlebury

Darren Pratt

Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Author Profiles

Darren Pratt

Rebecca Bunney

Head of Practice – Family Law, Cullen Macleod Lawyers

Author Profiles

Rebecca Bunney

Christopher Hicks

Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills

Author Profiles

Christopher Hicks

Course Details

Date & Time:
Friday, 18 June 2021 8.30am – 5.00pm

 

Venue:

The Law Society of Western Australia

Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace

PERTH WA 6000

 

CPD Points*:

4.0 Points Competency 2: Professional Skills
2.0 Points Competency 3: Ethics and Professional Responsibility

*To ensure you receive your CPD Points for this event, please provide us with your Legal Practice Board Practitioner ID prior to the event.

 

Price:

CPD Freedom: $399**

Member: $699

Non-Member: $1099

 

Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. 
If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email cpd@lawsocietywa.asn.au 

 

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Date & Time:

Fri, 18 June 2021 8.30am - 5.00pm

Venue:

Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH wa

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CPD Points:

none Points Professional Management

none Points Professional Responsibility

Points Skills

none Points Ethics

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