Advocacy
Foundations of Legal Advocacy
A six-month foundational course designed for aspiring advocates to master oral and written advocacy techniques.
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Beginner
- ENGLISH
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Understand core principles of courtroom advocacy
Develop effective oral and written argument skills
Build confidence in tribunal and arbitration settings
Learn ethical standards and professional conduct for advocates
Course content
Objective
Learn about the role of an advocate the distinction between various legal profesionals.
Key topics
Role and ethics of the advocate
Distinction between barristers
solicitors
and international counsel
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Downloadables
- 1
Activity
Analyze an ethics scenario and write a short “what would you do” response with reasons.
Objective
Explore the structures and systems of courtrooms
Key topics
Structure of courts and tribunals
Adversarial vs. inquisitorial systems: Forum strategy and jurisdiction selection
Week 2
Lesson 2
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Downloadables
- 1
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Learn how to build a legal case with burden of proof and statutory interpretation
Key topics
Building a coherent legal case: Rules of evidence and burden of proof
Statutory interpretation and precedent
Week 3
Lesson 3
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Downloadables
- 1
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Understand the importance of oratory in advocacy.
Key topics
Speaking with authority and persuasion
Handling interruptions
judicial engagement
Week 4
Lesson 4
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Downloadables
- 1
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Explore the difference between arbitral and courtroom advocacy through mock trials.
Key topics
Arbitral advocacy vs courtroom advocacy
Mock arbitration simulations
Week 5
Lesson 5
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Downloadables
- 1
Activity
Run a short role-play/simulation and write a 5-bullet reflection on what worked.
Objective
Know your niche and brand yourself accordingly.
Key topics
Career pathways: litigation
arbitration
mediation
Professional branding and networking
Week 6
Lesson 6
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Downloadables
- 1
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Description
A six-month foundational course designed for aspiring advocates to master oral and written advocacy techniques.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Advocacy
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
