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Elevate your advocacy skills with Datalaw’s criminal advocacy training, tailored for legal professionals aiming to excel in courtroom advocacy. Our diverse range of criminal advocacy courses offers up-to-date insights, equipping both new solicitors and seasoned practitioners with the expertise required to succeed in today’s legal landscape.

For those needing flexibility, our legal CPD courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule and are regularly updated. Featuring intuitive navigation and practical, engaging content, our courses provide a comprehensive learning experience, helping you refine your advocacy techniques and enhance your courtroom performance. Strengthen your career with Datalaw’s criminal advocacy courses and explore our extensive selection of legal CPD courses to support your ongoing professional growth.

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How to Deal with a Witness' Bad Character at Trial

This comprehensive CPD course delves into the intricate legal landscape surrounding the bad character of witnesses in criminal trials. Often overshadowed by the focus on the defendant's character, the character of other witnesses can significantl ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

66 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

Cross-Examining Defendant’s in Criminal Trials

Cross examination is very much an art. But cross-examining defendant’s is a particular art, as you may have little or no idea what they are going to say. They may have said something previously, from which they have now departed. Or they may ac ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

205 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

Advocacy in Domestic Abuse Cases

This course is aimed at those advocating in domestic abuse cases, including coercive and controlling behaviour cases, in the Magistrates’ Courts. This course will look at opening and closing speeches in such cases, hearsay and res gestae eviden ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

186 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

Pre-Trial Advocacy and Case Management

Much can happen between a defendant being charged and the first day of trial. Many of the decisions taken at the start will have an impact on whether the case gets to trial, and if it does, what issues will need to be proved. Courts require a sig ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

190 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

How To Deal With A Defendant’s Bad Character at Trial

Bad character features in criminal trials more often than not, particularly when it comes to defendants. Knowing how to deal with it in terms of making applications, responding to them, dealing with them by way of evidence in chief or cross-exami ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

156 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

Arguing Complainant’s Previous Sexual History

This course is specifically aimed at advocates undertaking sexual offence cases in the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court or taking their first steps in the Crown Court. This course will look at s. 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

160 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid Work in Higher Courts 2022

You may be responsible for Billing within your firm and quite familiar with the Billing of criminal legal aid work done at the Police Station, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court but are you as familiar with the Billing of such work in the Higher ... See More

Colin Beaumont

with Colin Beaumont

5

189 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

A 2022 Update on the Law of Evidence for Trial Advocates

This course has been specifically created for those lawyers who do their trials in the Magistrates' Court. Not a bad idea in these difficult times for criminal legal aid lawyers. You may have already done a few or you may be experienced in this a ... See More

Colin Beaumont

with Colin Beaumont

5

198 Users Enrolled

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£ 169 +VAT

Introduction to Magistrates Court Advocacy

Designed to provide an introduction to advocacy in the magistrates’ court, this course is ideal for those preparing to undertake the Magistrates Court Qualification as part of the CLAS scheme with a view to becoming a duty solicitor. There are ... See More

with Olwen Davies

5

134 Users Enrolled

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£ 200 +VAT

Higher Rights of Audience Bundle for Criminal Practitioners

This course is essential viewing for those who have the Higher Rights of Audience and wish to improve their advocacy skills and knowledge in relation to key areas of criminal law and practice. Covering a wide variety of topics, this 7-part course ... See More

Clive Smith

with Clive Smith

5

272 Users Enrolled

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£ 150 +VAT

Assisting the Judge at the Crown Court

Invaluable for anyone involved in advising in the area of criminal sentencing, this session will: • Explain the important Sections of the PCC (S) A 2000 • Offer guidance on how to sentence in Aggravated Vehicle Taking cases • Ex ... See More

Colin Beaumont

with Colin Beaumont

4.5

162 Users Enrolled

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£ 60 +VAT

Advocacy in the Adult Magistrates’ Court Update

Essential for anyone involved in advocacy in the Adult Magistrates’ Court, this bite-size 20-minute session will: • Explain the legal importance of that which is written on the PET form• Examine the circumstances in which adjournments s ... See More

Colin Beaumont

with Colin Beaumont

4.3

235 Users Enrolled

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£ 60 +VAT

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How to Deal with a Witness' Bad Character at Trial

with Clive Smith

This comprehensive CPD course delves into the intricate legal landscape surrounding the bad character of witnesses in criminal trials. Often overshadowed by the focus on the defendant's character, the character of other witnesses can significantly impact the trial's outcome. This course is designed to equip legal practitioners with the necessary knowledge to effectively handle witness character evidence, ensuring a fair and balanced approach in criminal proceedings.We will begin by exploring the distinctions between the bad character laws appli ... See more

66 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Cross-Examining Defendant’s in Criminal Trials

with Clive Smith

Cross examination is very much an art. But cross-examining defendant’s is a particular art, as you may have little or no idea what they are going to say. They may have said something previously, from which they have now departed. Or they may accept that their previous account was a lie. Whatever the position, preparation is key to ensure all important points are put for comment and the ground work for any potential inference is laid.Presented by our expert Criminal Advocacy speaker Clive Smith this course seeks to provide prosecuting advocate ... See more

205 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Advocacy in Domestic Abuse Cases

with Clive Smith

This course is aimed at those advocating in domestic abuse cases, including coercive and controlling behaviour cases, in the Magistrates’ Courts. This course will look at opening and closing speeches in such cases, hearsay and res gestae evidence, hostile witnesses, half-time submissions and whether to call the defendant to give evidence.The objective of this course is to give practitioners the tools to deal with all the challenges that cases of domestic abuse give rise to. It will enable lawyers to deal confidently with cases where there is ... See more

186 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Pre-Trial Advocacy and Case Management

with Clive Smith

Much can happen between a defendant being charged and the first day of trial. Many of the decisions taken at the start will have an impact on whether the case gets to trial, and if it does, what issues will need to be proved. Courts require a significant amount of detail at pre-trial hearings; the PET (Preparation for Effective Trial Form) needs to be completed, and the Criminal Procedure Rules need to be complied with. Many lawyers may feel there are more questions than answers at first appearances! This course is designed to help you answer m ... See more

190 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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How To Deal With A Defendant’s Bad Character at Trial

with Clive Smith

Bad character features in criminal trials more often than not, particularly when it comes to defendants. Knowing how to deal with it in terms of making applications, responding to them, dealing with them by way of evidence in chief or cross-examination and then in a closing speech is of vital importance. This course will cover all these areas, with a particular focus on how to deal with them in terms of advocacy at trial.Presented by our expert Criminal Advocacy speaker, this course seeks to ensure advocates know the rules about applying to mak ... See more

156 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Arguing Complainant’s Previous Sexual History

with Clive Smith

This course is specifically aimed at advocates undertaking sexual offence cases in the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court or taking their first steps in the Crown Court. This course will look at s. 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, examine the House of Lords decision which analysed this section in the case of R v A, look at other exceptions to when previous sexual history may be relevant and look at the practical and procedural requirements in such cases.This course will give practitioners the knowledge and understanding re ... See more

160 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid Work in Higher Courts 2022

with Colin Beaumont

You may be responsible for Billing within your firm and quite familiar with the Billing of criminal legal aid work done at the Police Station, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court but are you as familiar with the Billing of such work in the Higher Courts – The Court of Appeal – The High Court – The Supreme Court – Would you feel confident if you were asked to Bill such a matter?You may the the Litigator or Advocate coming to this for the first time ever, as you now have a case in the Court of Appeal, High Court or Supreme CourtFinding you ... See more

5

189 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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A 2022 Update on the Law of Evidence for Trial Advocates

with Colin Beaumont

This course has been specifically created for those lawyers who do their trials in the Magistrates' Court. Not a bad idea in these difficult times for criminal legal aid lawyers. You may have already done a few or you may be experienced in this area. Whatever your level there is always something new to learn. This webinar will give you some tips on trial advocacy and update you in important areas of evidence. The following topics will be considered:1 – The relevance and admissibility of evidence – the different methods by which evidence may ... See more

5

198 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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