Written Advocacy

Overview

What you will study

• Effective written advocacy is a crucial skill for any lawyer regardless of their area of practice. Designed for lawyers with 2-5 years of experience, this Written Advocacy course offered by York University will help you advocate in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Designed for the more experienced POA practitioner, over the course of six modules, this certificate will elevate your written and oral advocacy skills. Guided by expert facilitators consisting of prosecutors, defence counsel and Justices of the Peace, the program focuses on learn-by-doing workshops where you will get individualized feedback, and participate in small-group discussions and exercises.

• You’ll work with multiple case scenarios that address each area of examination – evidence, trial practice, sentencing and appeals and focus on the more challenging and perplexing issues, including how to handle multiple evidentiary issues and conduct a complex cross-examination. Short learning sessions will review best practices and give you the opportunity to ask questions and build connections with faculty and peers.
• Space is strictly limited to make certain that each attendee receives the personal attention necessary to enhance the quality and impact of the learning experience. To ensure that you get the most out of all of the workshops, please note that you will be expected to review materials, and prepare, in advance of each module.