Specific areas of practice


Delivering an effective opening speech

If you need to deliver an opening speech it is an opportunity to show the court that you are well prepared and set the tone for the rest of your advocacy.

Drafting a persuasive skeleton argument

To draft a persuasive skeleton argument you need to be able to condense potentially complex and detailed points into a clear, logical and succinct argument.

Developing an effective case theory

Your case theory helps structure your arguments and how you present your client's case.

Statement of standards for solicitor higher court advocates

The primary purpose of these standards is to set out what is expected of a competent solicitor higher court advocate both before and during trial, in terms of case analysis, organisation, preparation and presentation.