Coaching for lawyers and court practitioners
The basis of all competent advocacy is effective speech. Effective speech involves precise, clear and persuasive articulation – the exact opposite to long-winded and pointless speaking.
The client is entitled to clarity of expression. You must speak to those who are on the other side of the case or matter, gracefully and confidently. The court or Tribunal is entitled to an advocate of whom it may be said at the end “It was a pleasure to listen to that lawyer”.
Due to my extensive experience working with lawyers, I have devised training days aimed at those working in the law, most specifically those who have to speak in some capacity in court. From working with law firms, advocates and sheriffs, as well as running advocacy workshops at The Strathclyde Law Clinic and at The Legal Services Agency Glasgow, I have come to understand the specific skills required for court work.
Law firms
The following law firms have seen the value of what I offer and have sent staff on my courses.Anderson Strathern LLP, Nicol and Co, Lawford Kidd, Bird Semple, Aberdeen Considine, Semple Fraser, Dundas & Wilson CS LLP, Russel & Aitken, Bonnar and Co, T.C. Young, Brodies LLP, Morton Fraser, Thomsons, Hughes Walker Law, Muirhead Buchanan, and Shield & Kyd.
I can offer a general presentation skills course but I also run courses at the Legal Services Agency Glasgow designed for those who want to feel more confident in court.