Advocacy, court etiquette and protocol: Practice guide
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
Course Structure
- Introduction to advocacy
- Court procedure
- Lawyer’s role at different stages of the proceedings
- Court etiquette
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FAQs
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of:
- Professional skills
- Ethics and professional responsibility
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.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
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.