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This course provides practical techniques designed to assist lawyers develop their advocacy skills by examining the structure and core elements of legal argument.
From the beginning of human society, civic life has been defined by argument. Argument seems intrinsic to the human condition and has dominated social and political life since classical antiquity.
There are a number of different forms of classical argument, including debate, rhetoric and dialectic. Understanding the nature and structure of these classical forms of argument can greatly assist lawyers in enhancing their advocacy skills and developing an effective style of legal argument.
This course seeks to provide a new, practical approach to how advocates describe and engage in legal argument by utilising rhetoric and dialectic. Having set out the framework for this new approach, the course discusses the ways in which advocates can employ these classical styles in different stages of proceedings, with a particular focus on opening addresses, closing addresses and appellate argument.
Last Reviewed: January 2024
Meet the expert
Christopher Shanahan SC was admitted to the WA bar in 1984, NSW in 1989 and the High Court of Australia in 1990. He practices as a barrister at Murray Chambers.
Reviews
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Thought provoking.The course presented the origins of the legal orator in antiquity and used ancient concepts of discourse as a lesson for today's advocate. A great story in itself.M. Morgan, SolicitorLegal Argument in Advocacy: The Classics Revisited This course provides practical techniques designed to assist lawyers develop their advocacy skills by examining the structure and core elements of legal argument.LawCPD
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Interesting overview of classical techniques in presenting an argument and their application to advocacyA good reminder of the importance ideas from the Classical world to the practice of law, and some handy techniques.S. Paonni, SolicitorLegal Argument in Advocacy: The Classics Revisited This course provides practical techniques designed to assist lawyers develop their advocacy skills by examining the structure and core elements of legal argument.LawCPD
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Very worthwhile courseThis was an interesting course. It got me thinking about returning to basics when preparing a matter, and working through the steps so as to best present an argument.
Z. Jenkins, SolicitorLegal Argument in Advocacy: The Classics Revisited This course provides practical techniques designed to assist lawyers develop their advocacy skills by examining the structure and core elements of legal argument.LawCPD
Legal Argument in Advocacy: The Classics Revisited
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