Course description
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area.
This in-person course will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge and practical training for their role as a family advocate. It will deal with hearings in domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
Presenter and family law expert Stuart Barlow will discuss the benefits of undertaking family advocacy, types of hearings and court orders, negotiation, preparation and bundles, expert witnesses, and more. Delegates will also be given the opportunity to practice their advocacy skills in a mock hearing.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
Family lawyers are often expected to undertake their own advocacy almost at the beginning of their careers. Many feel they lack the knowledge, skills or confidence to undertake this task and would benefit from some training in this area.
This in-person course will assist those who wish to gain some elementary knowledge and practical training for their role as a family advocate. It will deal with hearings in domestic abuse, children (both public and private) and financial disputes.
There will be an opportunity to practice your advocacy skills in a mock hearing.
What You Will Learn
This course will cover the following:
- The benefits of undertaking family advocacy
- Types of hearings and court orders
- Negotiation
- Preparation and bundles
- Presenting evidence at the hearing
- Finding of fact hearings
- Expert witnesses
- Litigants in Person and McKenzie Friends
- Cafcass and Local Authority reports
- Order of advocates in opening a case, submissions, cross examination and closing speeches
- Drafting court orders
- Tips and pitfalls in advocacy
Expenses
MBL Seminars Limited
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