Crown Court Advocacy - Practical Tips for Your First Trial

Introduction

Appearing in any Court is a nervous experience, and this webinar will blend a mix of advocacy and criminal law to enable you to approach your first outing in the Crown Court with confidence.

The webinar is a 'must see' for any advocate about to embark on their first Crown Court trial. It provides practical tips which will enable you to present your case with confidence and authority.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Where do I start - How do I devise my case plan?
• Should I write all my questions out?
• Do I really need to ask that question in cross-examination?
• What are the rules about what I can and cannot say in my closing speech?
• You will learn where to start when preparing your first trial?
• How to pitch your opening/closing submissions
• Tips and tricks in witness handling - how do I help my struggling witness?
• Points of law - how to deal with these in advance and during trial
• How do I structure my closing speech and deal with the unhelpful aspects of the evidence?

This webinar was recorded on 21st October 2016