BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Your Site//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:681dc0c77fac7@yourdomain.com DTSTAMP:20250509T084559Z DTSTART:20250620T003000Z DTEND:20250620T090000Z SUMMARY:Essentials of Advocacy and Negotiation DESCRIPTION:This course is specifically designed for those seeking a refresher or for practitioners new to advocacy. It provides essential information to enhance legal knowledge and practical application, improving both advocacy and negotiation skills. Hear from distinguished members of the legal profession on case presentation and theory, opening and closing statements, examination and cross-examination of witnesses and the qualities that make a good advocate. As negotiation skills are valuable for all lawyers and critical across all areas of practice, this course provides expert guidance on effective negotiation skills. Key Learning Outcomes Learn from advocacy experts and embed your knowledge with the provided textbook, Advocacy: An Introduction, Curthoys, J; Kendall, C.N.,2006; Gain a better understanding of the decision-making process and audience expectations; Understand the importance of content and how case theory is involved in interlocutory argument; Be across the ethical duties that arise in litigation and in dealings with the court; Understand the best cross-examination techniques at your disposal; Maximise the strength of your opening and closing statements; and Advocate effectively in negotiating on behalf of your clients.   More information can be found by reading the event Flyer.   Disclaimer: This seminar is subject to change. The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia states that CPD Units are awarded for a full hour and/ or half hour of attendance. Lesser periods are rounded down to the nearest half hour.  A practitioner cannot claim CPD Units for attending a seminar that has the same content during the same CPD year. The content must extend the practitioner’s knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to the solicitor’s practice needs or professional development.  Practitioners should not request CPD Units for any subsequent seminars which contain the same or similar content within the same CPD year. LOCATION:Level 5, 160 St Georges Tce, Perth END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR