Basic Trial Advocacy Skills 2nd Ed
The main objective of this book is to provide a basic introduction to key aspects of trial advocacy for all courts and tribunals.
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The main objective of this book is to provide a basic introduction to key aspects of trial advocacy for all courts and tribunals.
Trial advocacy is explained in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step way and a number of examples and supporting annexures from actual court cases are used to illustrate relevant principles, strategies and tactics. Apart from serving as a basic guide for newly-qualified lawyers, the book also benefits non-lawyers intimately involved in procedural justice, like police officials, social workers, NGO advice offices, student legal aid clinics, court reporters and paralegals.
Table of contents
Chapter 1 - The qualities of good trial lawyers
Chapter 2 - General ethical duties of trial lawyers
Chapter 3 - Conflicts of interest, the cab-rank rule and applications for recusal of judicial officers
Chapter 4 - Manners in court (court etiquette)
Chapter 5 - Preparation for trial
Chapter 6 - The opening statement and examination-in-chief
Chapter 7 - Cross-examination and re-examination
Chapter 8 - The closing address
- Selected additional readings
- Annexures
