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WHAT IS ART OF ADVOCACY?. Advocacy is a ‘SKILL’ It is an ART of conducting cases in court both by argument and by the manner of bringing out the evidence so as to convince the court. Make a clear brief on law and evidence. Keep focus on main issues and results to be achieved. Avoid frequent interruptions or objections. Wait for a chance. Do not argue with judges, explain with reason. Focus on winning war not BATTLE Cooperate with opposite counsel. Look at the previous similar cases and there decisions . ADVOCACY is a process, not an event, it is a MARATHON not a SPRINT..

ROAD BLOCKS TO ADVOCACY. Lack of COMFORT with the advocacy process. Don’t know where to start. Don’t feel you are “EXPERT”.

BUILD YOUR ADVOCACY. Identify the Issue Develop your request Set Goals What is your need, concern or problems to be addressed Make your points clear and concise and support your request with evidence and reports What is your desired outcome? What outcomes and alternatives would be acceptable?.

FUNDA OF ADVOCACY. KNOW THE FACTS. The FACTS should be on your finger tips and not on piece of paper. One should be MASTER of FACTS PHOTOGENIC memory is required.

SEVEN TIPS FOR ADVOCACY. FELLOWSHIP HONESTY COURAGE INDUSTRY WIT ELOQUENCE JUDGEMENT.

TIPS HONESTY, is the best policy, one should be honest with there CLIENTS COURAGE, here means, ability to stand, to argue, convince the JUDGE. FELLOWSHIP, remember you should have good terms with your fellow colleague, you should always remember if you have a stand other too have WIT, here means, presence of mind, COURT is not to fight out, it is to reach out JUSTICE ELOQUENCE, means fluency in language/manner, Right Pause, Right Phrase, extensive knowledge of legal language, ability to communicate and ability to influence. INDUSTRY, here means one should be hardworking, invest sufficient time to understand the case, law JUDGEMENT, ability to anticipate counter argument, question from the judge etc.

TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS OF ADVOCACY. COMPONENTS Actual presentation of the matter What a Lawyer does within the confined of its chamber.

QUALITIES OF GOOD ADVOCACY “SURVIVAL OF THE SKILLEST”.

Contd.... BRIEVITY, be concise don’t be elaborative, Judges like the lawyers who put there point in fewer sentences..

DRESSING ETIQUETTE. White Band Black Coat Black Gown White Shirt Black Trousers.

DUTIES OF ADVOCATES. DUTIES TOWARDS CLIENT Advocates have the dual responsibility of upholding the interests of the client fearlessly while conducting themselves as officers of the court. Accordingly, they are expected to adhere to the highest standards of probity and honour.

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