About the event

This Course has now SOLD OUT. 

Practical Advocacy Weekend:
Saturday 11 September 2021 8.30am – 5.00pm and Sunday 12 September 2021 8.30am – 1.00pm
Children’s Court of Western Australia, Perth 

Pre-weekend Sessions:

Voice and performance coaching with Julia Moody – Saturday, 28 August 2021 9:00am – 11:00am

Briefing Session with Head Coaches Bill Keane and Paul Yovich SC – Wednesday, 1 September 2021 5:30pm – 6:30pm

This course provides valuable experience in appearing before the court for junior practitioners, individuals new to litigation and anyone seeking a refresher in advocacy.

The intensive course offers practical exercises in small groups with guidance and constructive feedback from volunteer teachers who are experienced advocates, including barristers and members of the judiciary.

In preparation for the weekend, you will receive a briefing session on case theory and case analysis from our Head Coaches. Voice and performance coaching will also be provided before the weekend and will continue throughout the weekend.

Practical application comprises of one civil interlocutory injunction where participants argue for either the applicant or the respondent. The problem question used for practising examinations and cross examinations of witnesses and closing statements is a criminal problem. Budding civil advocates will recognize the benefits of this as many preeminent civil barristers honed their advocacy skills while practising in crime.

Coaches:

Head Coach: Bill Keane, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Head Coach: Paul Yovich SC, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

The Hon Justice Stephen Hall, Supreme Court of Western Australia
The Hon Justice Edwin Michael Corboy, Supreme Court of Western Australia
Her Hon Judge Carmel Barbagallo SC, District Court of Western Australia
His Hon Judge Gary William Massey, District Court of Western Australia
Her Hon Judge Linda Petrusa SC, District Court of Western Australia
His Hon Judge Alan Laurence Troy, District Court of Western Australia
Henry Jackson SC, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Julia Moody, Voice and Performance Coach

This Course has now SOLD OUT. 

Testimonials from Previous Attendees

“I was hanging onto every word and I absolutely loved it”

“Wonderful coaches and great program”

“They gave me invaluable feedback about being true to my own natural style of presentation and advocacy”

“What I learnt will stay with me and inform my examination in chief preparation forever”