TRIAL ADVOCACY TRAINING

You are invited to an intensive learn-by-doing training program presented by the Black Lawyers Association Legal Education Centre. A seminar that improves techniques, trial skills and Confidence of legal practitioner in a courtroom.

Comprehensive Coverage of Trial Skills

• Case Analysis
• Opening Statements
• Direct & Cross Examination
• Impeachment & Rehabilitation
• Introduction of Evidence & Demonstrative Exhibits
• Expert Witnesses
• Closing Arguments

In-depth Study of Advocacy Issues

• Practical Issues
• Structuring direct and cross-examination
• Determining whether a point is best made in cross-examination or in closing argument.
• Dealing with evasive witnesses
• Danger of calling and examining an adverse witness
• Qualifying an expert witness
• Choosing the language in framing questions

Programme format

The emphasis will be on learning-by doing in a simulated courtroom setting with constructive faculty critique and video tape review of the participants` performances. Later, you will be able to repeat your performance to incorporate what you have learned. You will also benefit from seeing other participants’ performances and hearing their critiques.

This supportive, non-competitive simulation plus faculty demonstrations, suggested readings, and personal attention helps you develop a unique, personal, and highly effective style of advocacy.

Have your trial skills through intensive practice with expert feedback. This exciting program gives you the opportunity to practice trial techniques and strategies under the watchful eyes of experienced litigators and judges, who offer constructive and practical suggestions in improving your technique.

Who should attend?

Lawyers who wish to improve their skills and confidence in the courtroom.

Carefully selected faculty

The BLA- LEC strives to select a dynamic faculty for each program, based on their professional expertise in advocacy. They will bring their experience to your learning performance, as well as by lecture and demonstration. Faculty members know there is no one way to present certain issues. They will help you find the technique that best fits your particular abilities and strengths.

The success of this methodology depends on experienced faculty who have been trained in the NITA method of constructive critique. It has been refined and perfected over the years, and we are proud to call the technique our own. While other programs may offer constructive critique, few, if any, can promise the thoroughness offered by using the NITA methodology. This method was introduced in South Africa in 1986 by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Denver USA

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