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Overview
Family advocacy can feel daunting when you are new to the work or stepping into court for the first time. This course gives you the time, space and expert support to develop essential advocacy skills using realistic case studies spanning injunctions, private children applications and care proceedings.
With opportunities to make submissions, handle live evidence and receive constructive feedback, you will return to practice with greater confidence, clearer technique and the practical foundation needed to begin or enhance your family advocacy career.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Family Advocacy - The Key Principles course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Prepare thoroughly and efficiently for family advocacy
- Apply relevant law correctly and confidently in submissions
- Make clear, structured and persuasive oral submissions
- Practise techniques for delivering effective submissions in real scenarios
- Understand the principles of examination‑in‑chief
- Use effective cross‑examination techniques
- Explain the purpose and structure of re‑examination
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Advocacy for family proceedings
- Preparing for advocacy: structure, focus and case analysis
- Making submissions in domestic abuse and private/public children law cases
- Examination‑in‑chief: aims, structure and questioning approaches
- Cross‑examination principles and techniques
- Re‑examination: purpose and strategic use
- Practical advocacy exercises
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 77 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for practitioners who are beginning to undertake their own advocacy in public children law cases and want a structured, practical introduction to courtroom skills.
- It is also suitable for trainees, legal executives, advocates and qualified solicitors who are new to the area, as well as those returning after a break and seeking to rebuild confidence and capability in public law advocacy.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents630 GBP / full≈ 630 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents630 GBP / full≈ 630 GBP / full
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