Course description
Overview
The course will give you the advocacy skills and the confidence necessary to become an effective family law advocate.
You’ll be provided with three case studies prior to the course, for advance preparation, these are:
- An injunction application for personal protection
- A private children law application, and
- A care case
On the day of the course you’ll have opportunities to practice core advocacy skills in a safe environment. Group and individual feedback is provided.
You’re not required to know the law relating to injunctions and children proceedings in any detail for this course.
Please note: although the skills are transferable, the case studies used on this course relate only to domestic abuse and Children Act 1989 cases. An extensive knowledge of substantive family law is NOT necessary.
Who is this for?
This course is for anyone new to this type of work, or wishing to build their confidence to undertake their own advocacy in family cases.
It’s particularly of benefit to trainees, legal executives, advocates, and qualified solicitors who are new to this area, as well as support staff who require a grounding in the principles of presenting arguments to the Family Courts.
You'll see what happens in the office and meeting rooms being transferred to the Court room.
What will you learn?
By the end of this one day course, you'll be able to:
- Prepare effectively and efficiently for advocacy
- Utilise the law correctly and accurately in your advocacy
- Understand how to make effective submissions
- Develop how to make effective submissions in practice
- Understand the key to good examination-in-chief
- Utilise effective cross-examination
- Describe the purpose of re-examination
How does this help your career?
This course will give you the time, guidance and encouragement to develop your Family advocacy skills through case studies, some role play and group work.
You’ll have the chance to learn your skills in making submissions and calling live evidence to its successful outcome. This practical experience will enable you to return to work with the confidence to start your family advocacy speciality immediately, launching your new career path.
PSC Elective
This course may be undertaken as a PSC elective, although it may also be attended by non-trainees.
SRA Competencies
A, B, C
Other related courses
Family Law - The Complete Practice & Procedure
Public Law Children's Work - Introduction
Core Knowledge For New Family Practitioners
Court of Protection Practice
Private Children Law - In Practice
Financial Orders on Divorce – from first instruction to final order
Divorce, Nullity & Separation
Special Guardianship & Adoption Issues - The Essentials
Local Authority Children Lawyer - The Essentials
Children Law Accreditation - The Mandatory Course
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will be of benefit to those wanting to gain confidence to undertake their own advocacy in family cases Delegates may be new to this type of work or wishing to build confidence and enhance skills.
This course will be of benefit to trainees, legal executives, advocates, and qualified solicitors who are new to this area, as well as support staff who require a grounding into the principles of presenting arguments to the Family Courts. You will see what happens in the office and meeting rooms being transferred to the Court room.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Prepare effectively for advocacy
- Understand how to make effective submissions
- Apply a great opening to a case
- Understand the key to good examination-in-chief
- Utilise effective cross-examination
- Describe the purpose of re-examination
Please note: although the skills are transferable the case studies used on this course relate only to domestic abuse and Children Act 1989 cases. An extensive knowledge of substantive family law is NOT necessary.