Part I: Conducting a Civil Proof - Technique and Practice Recording

Part I - Preparing the case for proof

Part II - Preparing for the proof itself and carrying it through

CPD 1.5 hours

PEAT Outcome - Professional communication

OBJECTIVES

The webinar will cover:

• What has to be done prior to the Proof by way of preparation
• Carrying it out in court i.e.
• The line of evidence
• Examination techniques & court craft
• Using productions effectively
• How to get the best out of closing submissions
• Keeping the Sheriff on your side

PARTICIPANTS

This Zoom webinar is aimed at those beginning to undertake civil proofs as well as more experienced practitioners seeking to improve their court room skills.

SPEAKER

Andrew Ireland, former Consultant, DAC Beachcroft Scotland LLP, Solicitors. He has obtained a Diploma in the teaching of Advocacy Skills from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, USA. Andrew has taken part as local Faculty in NITA courses run in Scotland for both the Scottish and Irish Solicitor Advocates' Societies.