Advocacy
Remote Advocacy & Online Hearings
Learn practical skills to excel in remote hearings, manage technology, and maintain advocacy impact in virtual environments.
- Beginner
- English
- 2 Weeks
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Navigate technical platforms for remote hearings
Maintain virtual presence and professionalism
Conduct effective witness examination online
Manage communication challenges in virtual environments
Who this course is for
Legal professionals participating in arbitral or court hearings
Arbitrators and mediators conducting online proceedings
Tribunal secretaries managing virtual case workflows
Legal tech users supporting dispute resolution platforms
Prerequisites
No prior experience with remote hearings required
Basic familiarity with dispute resolution processes helpful
Access to stable internet and video conferencing tools
Willingness to practise virtual presentation skills
Why this course
Remote hearings are now integral to dispute resolution worldwide, Learn practical strategies to maintain advocacy impact online, Gain confidence in using technology for effective hearings, Acquire techniques for virtual witness handling and submissions, Understand tribunal expectations for digital proceedings, Stay competitive in the evolving legal landscape
Course content
Objective
Understand the structure and key protocols of virtual hearings to ensure compliance and effective participation in online proceedings.
Key topics
Explain the evolution of online hearings post-pandemic
Identify major platforms and their features
Understand tribunal protocols for remote hearings
Analyse benefits and limitations of virtual proceedings
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Learn how to create a professional and persuasive presence during virtual hearings to maintain advocacy impact.
Key topics
Set up an effective remote hearing environment
Optimise audio
video
and lighting for clarity
Maintain professional appearance and body language
Manage on-screen documents without distraction
Week 1
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Master the technical skills and troubleshooting strategies needed for uninterrupted online advocacy sessions.
Key topics
Navigate common virtual hearing platforms effectively
Share and present documents seamlessly during hearings
Troubleshoot connectivity and tech-related issues
Implement best practices for data security
Prepare backup solutions for technical failures
Coordinate with tribunal staff for smooth proceedings
Week 1
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Develop the skills to conduct examinations confidently and persuasively in virtual hearings.
Key topics
Prepare witnesses for remote examination protocols
Handle direct and cross-examination in virtual settings
Use screen-sharing for evidence presentation effectively
Manage communication with clients during live hearings
Week 2
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Refine your advocacy approach to deliver persuasive, focused arguments in virtual environments.
Key topics
Adapt oral advocacy techniques for online hearings
Use tone and pace for digital impact
Respond effectively to tribunal interventions
Employ visual aids to strengthen arguments
Week 2
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Conclude virtual hearings effectively and prepare for continuous improvement in digital advocacy practices.
Key topics
Draft post-hearing submissions aligned with virtual proceedings
Review recordings for performance evaluation
Address procedural compliance for digital filings
Manage client expectations post-remote hearings
Week 2
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft a short Notice of Arbitration (or procedural document) and share for peer review.
Description
In today’s dispute resolution landscape, virtual hearings are no longer an exception — they are the standard. While technology enables global access, it also introduces challenges in advocacy, engagement, and procedural compliance. This course is designed to help legal professionals adapt seamlessly to the dynamics of online hearings without compromising the quality of their advocacy.
Participants will learn essential techniques for maintaining a strong virtual presence, conducting effective examinations, managing document presentation, and engaging with tribunals in remote environments. The programme also covers technology troubleshooting, security protocols, and adapting traditional advocacy strategies for digital platforms.
Through practical demonstrations, simulated hearings, and expert guidance, you will acquire the confidence to thrive in virtual settings. By the end of this course, you will not only master the technical aspects but also develop the advocacy skills necessary to influence tribunals effectively, regardless of the medium.
Participants will learn essential techniques for maintaining a strong virtual presence, conducting effective examinations, managing document presentation, and engaging with tribunals in remote environments. The programme also covers technology troubleshooting, security protocols, and adapting traditional advocacy strategies for digital platforms.
Through practical demonstrations, simulated hearings, and expert guidance, you will acquire the confidence to thrive in virtual settings. By the end of this course, you will not only master the technical aspects but also develop the advocacy skills necessary to influence tribunals effectively, regardless of the medium.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master In Advocacy Through Practical Legal Training.
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.
