Advocacy by The City Law School – Twenty-second Edition 2024

• Providing practical guidance on all typical courtroom transactions, the manual ensures the trainee barrister is fully equipped with the skills required to undertake successful advocacy in courts and tribunals
• A variety of ‘how-to-do-it’ guides familiarize novice advocates with the operation of advocacy in both civil and criminal courts
• Illustrations of specific questioning techniques show how to successfully conduct examination-in-chief and cross-examination
• A chapter on drafting skeleton arguments shows novice advocates how to construct strong, persuasive arguments in support of their case
• Diversity and inclusion principles are fully recognised within the coverage of ethics, etiquette, and cross-cultural communication, enabling students to develop the skills necessary to practice with consideration of these important issues
• The significance of video calling platforms and home working is acknowledged throughout, ensuring students’ understanding of process is compatible with modern working practices
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition:

• Fully updated with recent developments in the law