Oral Advocacy in Family Law Proceedings: On-demand Short Course

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