About the event

Bookings are now closed. 

Practical Advocacy Weekend:
Saturday, 29 October 2022 8.30am – 5.00pm and Sunday, 30 October 2022 8.30am – 1.30pm

Children’s Court of Western Australia, Perth 

Pre-weekend Sessions:

Voice and performance coaching with Julia Moody – Saturday, 1 October 2022 9:00am – 11:00am

The College of Law, Perth 

Briefing Session with Head Coaches Bill Keane and Anthony Crocker– Tuesday, 11 October 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm

The Law Society of WA, Perth

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: Anthony Crocker, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

Head Coach: Bill Keane, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers

The Hon Justice Robert Mazza, Supreme Court of Western Australia, Court of Appeal

The Hon Justice Amanda Forrester, Supreme Court of Western Australia

The Hon John Chaney SC, Former Judge of the Supreme Court and President of the State Administrative Tribunal

The Hon Rene Le Miere KC, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of Western Australia

His Honour Judge Alan Troy, District Court of Western Australia

His Honour Judge John Prior, District Court of Western Australia

Her Honour Judge Sarah Russell, District Court of Western Australia

Senior Commissioner Rachel Cosentino, Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission

Simon Freitag SC, Albert Wolff Chambers

Julia Moody, Voice and Performance Coach

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”