Advocacy Skills
A selection of courses and masterclasses that equip legal professionals with the advocacy skills needed to be successful in their legal life
Settle Disputes + Conquer Court Appearances Like a Pro
The more you develop your advocacy skills, the better they will serve you, your firm and your clients. We developed these courses based on feedback from our law firm and industry partners. We know these are the skills that matter to them, and we know these skills will help you to feel more confident and advance in your career.
Short and easily digestible
At only 5 hours each, the courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Affordable
Starting from only £89 for a masterclass and and £199 for a course.
Online and on-demand
Access the course online anytime and from anywhere.
Practical
The highly interactive courses and masterclasseswill help you to apply your new skills from day one.
Designed for you
The courses use the context of a junior solicitor at a law firm, but they are equally applicable to aspiring, trainee and junior solicitors, as well as paralegals and other legal support professionals.
Continuing competence
Our courses and masterclasses are eligible for the continuing competence requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We'll also issue a Credly badge upon completion.
Advocacy Skills Courses
Our range of Advocacy skills courses are targeted, short and punchy, with bite-sized modules and interactive exercises to help you understand and practise your new skills.
Settling a Dispute
[Course code: AC1]
£199
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to civil disputes, exploring the various types that may arise and the broader dispute resolution ecosystem. You will gain insight into the roles of key parties involved and an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages and core principles of litigation, mediation and arbitration.
Key topics:
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Mediation
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Arbitration
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Part 36 Offers
Advocacy Trial Strategy
[Course code: AC2]
£199
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of essential advocacy trial strategies, focusing on key areas critical to success in the courtroom. You will learn how to strategically plan for trial or other hearings, ensuring a structured and effective approach. The course covers the techniques for opening a case, conducting examination-in-chief, and mastering the art of oral presentation.
Key topics:
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Trial strategy planning
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Witness preparation and examination
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Closing speeches
Advocacy Skills Masterclasses
Live online 90-minute workshops, led by experienced tutor and packed full of interactive activities and tangible take aways that can be immediately applied.
Keeping Disputes Out of Court
[Course code: AM1]
£89
In this interactive masterclass, you will enhance your ability to resolve disputes and negotiate effectively before resorting to the courtroom. You will also learn practical tips and techniques for fostering amicable agreements and managing both your own emotions and those of others.
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13 December 2024, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)
Handling Expert Witnesses
[Course code: AM2]
£89
In this interactive masterclass you will develop your handling and cross-examination of expert witnesses by learning tips and techniques for confidently selecting and working with experts, as well as challenging those chosen to represent the case for the opposing side.
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28 November 2024, 12:00-13:30 (GMT)
Advocacy Skills Packages
We have created bundles with our most popular course and masterclass combinations. They're even more cost-effective and help you to plan your training over the next few months.
Package AP3
£529
Package includes:
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Course: Settling a Dispute
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Masterclass: Keeping Disputes Out of Court
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Course: Advocacy Trial Strategy
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Masterclass: Handling Expert Witnesses
“The program has a very good theoretical foundation but with more emphasis on practical application. As a full-time lawyer with multiple commitments, I appreciated how digestible, yet very substantial, the modules were. And they were fun to do! It was a journey of self-discovery where I recognized and acknowledged certain personality traits, and even biases, that form part of my negotiation style and tactic. I have recalibrated and enhanced my negotiation skills and I have heightened my understanding of other people, especially in negotiation settings.”
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At BARBRI we have been designing and delivering professional skills courses for the legal industry for 45 years.
We are committed to helping junior legal professionals master the skills needed to be effective and successful in their legal lives.
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