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Advocacy

By: Language: English Publication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007Edition: 2nd edDescription: xi, 180p. 22cmISBN:
  • 9780521884761
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 347.42052 $2 18
Partial contents:
The nature of advocacy -- Preparation -- Witnesses and questions: witnesses; questions -- Examination-in-chief -- Cross examination, its qualities -- Cross-examination, method and style -- Cross-examination of experts -- Cross-examination on documents -- Re-examination -- Admissibility, objections and submissions: admissibility; objections; submissions -- The addresses: opening address; closing address; prosecution closing; defence closing -- Plea in mitigation -- Appeals -- Legal writing -- Etiquette and ethics
Summary: Book addresses advocacy techniques, looking at cross-examination, how to address a jury, ethics and winning 'impossible' cases. This second edition includes advice on the preparation and practice of appeals and how to write effective legal submissions. Will be of use to legal practitioners and students.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 347.42052 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30076227

The nature of advocacy -- Preparation -- Witnesses and questions: witnesses; questions -- Examination-in-chief -- Cross examination, its qualities -- Cross-examination, method and style -- Cross-examination of experts -- Cross-examination on documents -- Re-examination -- Admissibility, objections and submissions: admissibility; objections; submissions -- The addresses: opening address; closing address; prosecution closing; defence closing -- Plea in mitigation -- Appeals -- Legal writing -- Etiquette and ethics

Book addresses advocacy techniques, looking at cross-examination, how to address a jury, ethics and winning 'impossible' cases. This second edition includes advice on the preparation and practice of appeals and how to write effective legal submissions. Will be of use to legal practitioners and students.