Part I: Introduction 1: Introduction 2: The qualities of the advocate 3: Ethics, etiquette, and cross-cultural communication in the courtoom Part II: The Basic Components for Application and Submissions 4: Recognising competence - advocacy skills criteria 5: Preparing the court 6: The content of your application 7: Structuring your application 8: Delivering your application 9: Persuasion Part III: Preparing for Advocacy 10: Your voice and speech 11: Memory and recall 12: Note-taking 13: Modes of address 14: The advocates as storyteller 15: The course of a trial Part IV: Opening and Closing a Case 16: Opening speeches 17: Closing speeches Part V: Witnesses 18: The task ahead 19: Basic components for witness handling 20: Basic questioning skills 21: Examination-in-chief 22: Cross-examination 23: Re-examination Part IV: How-to-do-it Guides 24: Using this Part of the manual 25: Skeleton arguments 26: Default judgments 27: Summary judgments 28: Interim payments 29: Applying for an injuction 30: Applications in the Chancery Division 31: The Companies Court 32: Possession cases 33: Applying for costs in a civil case 34: Employment Tribunals 35: Remands/adjournments 36: Bail application 37: Conducting a voir dire or 'trial within a trial' 38: Making a submission of no case to answer 39: Prosecuting a plea of guilty in the Crown Court 40: The plea in mitigation Appendix: A criminal case: R v Heath

Providing practical guidance on all typical courtroom transactions, the manual ensures the trainee barrister is fully equipped with the skills required to undertake successful advocacy in courts and tribunals A variety of 'how-to-do-it' guides familiarize novice advocates with the operation of advocacy in both civil and criminal courts Illustrations of specific questioning techniques show how to successfully conduct examination-in-chief and cross-examination A chapter on drafting skeleton arguments shows novice advocates how to construct strong, persuasive arguments in support of their case Diversity and inclusion principles are fully recognised within the coverage of ethics, etiquette, and cross-cultural communication, enabling students to develop the skills necessary to practice with consideration of these important issues The significance of video calling platforms and home working is acknowledged throughout, ensuring students' understanding of process is compatible with modern working practices Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support