Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy
DIGITAL CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY LAW ADVOCACY
Strong advocacy is the foundation of effective family law practice. This comprehensive Digital Certificate—which you can complete at your own pace—equips you with the ethical, oral, and written advocacy skills needed to excel in court hearings, dispute resolution, and negotiations.
With practical insights and real-world case studies, you’ll refine your ability to uphold professional standards, present compelling arguments, and draft persuasive legal documents.
The Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy is divided into three self-paced, 10-hour short courses plus a final assignment:
- Ethics and Procedure
- Oral Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings
- Written Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings
To pass the course, you’ll complete a final assignment, which will be reviewed by a subject matter expert to ensure you’ve mastered the key skills. Once you successfully pass, you will earn a Digital Certificate, demonstrating your expertise in family law advocacy.
With special contributions from:
- Kathryn Kearley, Family Law Accredited Specialist
- Clare Dart, Barrister, Inns of Court, Barristers Chambers; and
- Ray James, Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law
What you will learn:
- Apply ethical and professional conduct rules in real-world advocacy scenarios.
- Navigate court etiquette and electronic hearings with confidence.
- Deliver persuasive oral submissions in financial and parenting proceedings.
- Lead, cross-examine, and re-examine witnesses effectively.
- Prepare witnesses to provide clear and compelling evidence.
- Draft concise, persuasive case outlines and written submissions.
- Develop strategic position statements for dispute resolution.
- Apply evidence rules to strengthen and support your client’s case.
Master the art of advocacy in family law. Elevate your practice with confidence, clarity, and integrity.
Family Law Advocacy Ethics and Procedure: On-demand Short Course
Family law advocacy demands more than legal knowledge—it requires confidence, integrity, and strategic execution. Excellence in this field starts with a deep commitment to ethics, professionalism, and procedural mastery.
This advanced on-demand short course is part of our Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy program. Enroll in this short course as a standalone, or go all in with the full digital certificate for a deeper, more comprehensive learning journey.
This particular short course is delivered over 10 hours at your own pace. You’ll sharpen your ability to navigate court proceedings, uphold ethical obligations, and advocate effectively through real case studies and best-practice insights.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Apply professional conduct rules to real-world advocacy scenarios.
- Navigate court etiquette and electronic hearings with confidence.
- Address complex procedural and ethical challenges in family law matters.
- Integrate case study insights to strengthen your advocacy while upholding professional integrity.
With special contributions from subject matter expert: Kathryn Kearly, Family Law Accredited Specialist
Mastering advocacy takes more than just one course. The full Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course provides in-depth training in both oral and written advocacy, plus an assessment component to earn your Digital Certificate.
Course Structure
- Core principles of advocacy in family law
- Best practice guidelines for family law advocacy
- Best practice for addressing family violence
- Trauma-informed practice
- Client relationships and your role as an advocate
Oral Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings: On-demand Short Course
Strong oral advocacy is the foundation of effective family law practice. Whether in court or dispute resolution, the ability to present persuasive arguments, examine witnesses, and apply evidence rules is critical.
This advanced on-demand short course is part of our Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy Program. Enroll in this short course as a standalone, or go all in with the full digital certificate for a deeper, more comprehensive learning journey.
This particular short course is delivered over 10 hours at your own pace and equips you with the practical skills to deliver compelling oral submissions, prepare witnesses, and confidently represent your clients in hearings and negotiations.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Deliver persuasive oral submissions in financial and parenting proceedings.
- Advocate confidently through leading, cross-examining, and re-examining witnesses
- Prepare witnesses to provide clear and compelling evidence under examination.
- Apply the rules of evidence to build strong, credible cases.
- Represent your client effectively in court hearings and dispute resolution.
With special contributions from subject matter expert: Clart Dart, Barrister, Inns of Court, Barristers Chambers.
Mastering oral advocacy takes more than just one course. The full Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy provides in-depth training in both ethics and written advocacy, plus an assessment component to earn your Digital Certificate.
Course Structure
- Preparing and presenting oral submissions for a court even t
- Rules of evidence and drafting principals for preparing affidavits
- Presenting oral evidence and your client as a witness
- Cross-examination and re-examination
- Preparing and appearing at a dispute resolution event
Written Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings: On-demand Short Course
Strong written advocacy is essential to effective family law practice. Whether drafting case outlines, written submissions, or other court documents, clear and persuasive writing gives your client’s case the best chance of success.
This advanced on-demand short course is part of our Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course as a standalone, or go all in with the full digital certificate for a deeper, more comprehensive learning journey.
This particular course is delivered over 10 hours at your own pace. It equips you with the skills to craft precise, compelling legal documents for court and dispute resolution.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Draft clear, concise, and persuasive case outlines for interim hearings.
- Prepare comprehensive case outlines for final hearings that align with family law case management principles.
- Write compelling written submissions for various court events.
- Develop effective position statements and case outlines for dispute resolution.
With special contributions from subject matter expert Ray James, Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law.
Mastering advocacy takes more than just one course. The full Advocacy in Family Law Digital Certificate provides in-depth training in both ethics and oral advocacy, plus an assessment component to earn your Digital Certificate.
Course Structure
- Interim hearings: process requirements and evidence
- Drafting principles
- Case outline preparation
- Case outline drafting
Family Law Advocacy Ethics and Procedure: On-demand Short Course
Family law advocacy demands more than legal knowledge—it requires confidence, integrity, and strategic execution. Excellence in this field starts with a deep commitment to ethics, professionalism, and procedural mastery.
This advanced on-demand short course is part of our Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy program. Enroll in this short course as a standalone, or go all in with the full digital certificate for a deeper, more comprehensive learning journey.
This particular short course is delivered over 10 hours at your own pace. You’ll sharpen your ability to navigate court proceedings, uphold ethical obligations, and advocate effectively through real case studies and best-practice insights.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Apply professional conduct rules to real-world advocacy scenarios.
- Navigate court etiquette and electronic hearings with confidence.
- Address complex procedural and ethical challenges in family law matters.
- Integrate case study insights to strengthen your advocacy while upholding professional integrity.
With special contributions from subject matter expert: Kathryn Kearly, Family Law Accredited Specialist
Mastering advocacy takes more than just one course. The full Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course provides in-depth training in both oral and written advocacy, plus an assessment component to earn your Digital Certificate.
Course Structure
- Core principles of advocacy in family law
- Best practice guidelines for family law advocacy
- Best practice for addressing family violence
- Trauma-informed practice
- Client relationships and your role as an advocate
Oral Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings: On-demand Short Course
Strong oral advocacy is the foundation of effective family law practice. Whether in court or dispute resolution, the ability to present persuasive arguments, examine witnesses, and apply evidence rules is critical.
This advanced on-demand short course is part of our Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy Program. Enroll in this short course as a standalone, or go all in with the full digital certificate for a deeper, more comprehensive learning journey.
This particular short course is delivered over 10 hours at your own pace and equips you with the practical skills to deliver compelling oral submissions, prepare witnesses, and confidently represent your clients in hearings and negotiations.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Deliver persuasive oral submissions in financial and parenting proceedings.
- Advocate confidently through leading, cross-examining, and re-examining witnesses
- Prepare witnesses to provide clear and compelling evidence under examination.
- Apply the rules of evidence to build strong, credible cases.
- Represent your client effectively in court hearings and dispute resolution.
With special contributions from subject matter expert: Clart Dart, Barrister, Inns of Court, Barristers Chambers.
Mastering oral advocacy takes more than just one course. The full Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy provides in-depth training in both ethics and written advocacy, plus an assessment component to earn your Digital Certificate.
Course Structure
- Preparing and presenting oral submissions for a court even t
- Rules of evidence and drafting principals for preparing affidavits
- Presenting oral evidence and your client as a witness
- Cross-examination and re-examination
- Preparing and appearing at a dispute resolution event
Written Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings: On-demand Short Course
Strong written advocacy is essential to effective family law practice. Whether drafting case outlines, written submissions, or other court documents, clear and persuasive writing gives your client’s case the best chance of success.
This advanced on-demand short course is part of our Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course as a standalone, or go all in with the full digital certificate for a deeper, more comprehensive learning journey.
This particular course is delivered over 10 hours at your own pace. It equips you with the skills to craft precise, compelling legal documents for court and dispute resolution.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Draft clear, concise, and persuasive case outlines for interim hearings.
- Prepare comprehensive case outlines for final hearings that align with family law case management principles.
- Write compelling written submissions for various court events.
- Develop effective position statements and case outlines for dispute resolution.
With special contributions from subject matter expert Ray James, Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law.
Mastering advocacy takes more than just one course. The full Advocacy in Family Law Digital Certificate provides in-depth training in both ethics and oral advocacy, plus an assessment component to earn your Digital Certificate.
Course Structure
- Interim hearings: process requirements and evidence
- Drafting principles
- Case outline preparation
- Case outline drafting
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Frequently Asked Questions
This bundle will benefit:
- Lawyers wanting to build practical foundational knowledge and skills
- Mid-career lawyers considering a move into transactional work or who do occasional work in this area
- Senior lawyers looking to confirm and test their knowledge
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of:
- Professional skills
- Substantive law
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Each on-demand bundle contains four in-depth learning resources so you can boost your essential knowledge and skills across a practice area – more affordably.
With a bundle, you’ll earn eight CPD points, while saving 40% on the single courses.
Go in-depth as you comprehensively explore a specific practice area. Learn interactively across engaging formats like step-by-step guides, practice guides and skill series. And gain helpful learning resources you can reference when you encounter similar situations in practice.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.