Are you confident in conducting an examination-in-chief? Are you familiar with the types of questions that are permissible?
Examination-in-chief is critical in effectively highlighting the strengths of your client’s case and is a necessary skill to possess to comply with the SRA’s Statement of Solicitor Competence and Statement of Standards for Solicitor Higher Court Advocates. In order to successfully conduct an examination-in-chief, it is necessary to know what evidence you need, how to structure your questions, and how to minimise the risks arising from cross-examination.
Join us for this interactive two-hour masterclass, led by advocacy expert and trainer Fiona Donnelly. This workshop will guide you through the intricacies of examination-in-chief, including detailed discussion of essential skills, practical drills and hands-on advocacy practice. You will be given a pre-prepared case study to apply your learning to and will receive personalised feedback from Fiona.
Take this opportunity to improve your confidence in court by learning through doing and gain insights from your own performance and the feedback provided to your peers. Book your place now to enhance your advocacy skills and ensure your success in the courtroom!
The masterclass will be held on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, between 12pm and 2pm. The agenda for this session is coming soon.
To get the most out of your learning experience, you can sign up for our Advocacy Masterclass Workshop Bundle. This also includes:
- Cross-Examination and Re-Examination (Thursday 19 June 2025)
- Submissions and Arguments (Tuesday, 14 October 2025)
Each of these workshops can also be purchased separately.