Advocacy
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inc GST'Painstaking preparation means that luck will run your way.'<BR><BR>Advocacy explains how to win cases in court. Focusing on the techniques and methods of successful advocates, David Ross QC shows how to prepare a case for court. <BR>Writing in simple, clear language he gives the benefit of his many years of local and international experience as he describes<BR>* how to hold a court's attention<BR>* how to start and stop a witness<BR>* how to cross-examine all types of people, from liars to experts<BR>* the methods of taking objections to questions<BR>* how to address a jury<BR>* how to follow etiquette and behave ethically<BR>* how to win impossible cases.<BR><BR>All the principles of advocacy are explained, from the striking start to knowledge of human affairs, and Advocacy is rich with examples taken from real cases.
- An invaluable resource tool for graduate students entering the legal profession and for practitioners
- Written by an experienced QC
- Gives real examples for readers to learn from
Reviews & endorsements
This book represents the latest and most extensive work in advocacy teaching. It is essential reading for advocates of all levels of experience.' Greg Laughton SC
Product details
May 2005Adobe eBook Reader
9780511079337
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Table of Contents
- 1. The nature of advocacy
- 2. Preparation
- 3. Witnesses and questions
- 4. Examination-in-chief
- 5. Cross-examination: its qualities
- 6. Cross-examination: method and style
- 7. Cross-examination of experts
- 8. Cross-examination on documents
- 9. Re-examination
- 10. Admissibility, objections, submissions
- 11. The addresses
- 12. Plea in mitigation
- 13. Etiquette and ethics.
