Conducting advocacy in children cases

As more family lawyers undertake their own advocacy, it is essential to develop the skills and confidence needed to do so effectively.

This practical webinar will provide guidance on advocacy across a range of family hearings, from case management to contested matters involving live evidence. Through tips, reminders, and worked examples, the training will help practitioners manage anxiety, build confidence, and improve technique.

Structured in two parts—covering core procedures and practical approaches to handling live evidence—the webinar offers valuable support for lawyers acting on behalf of parents, children, extended family members, and local authorities.

Topics covered include:

First half:

• Steps to take in preparation
• Using the law in Family advocacy to boost your confidence
• Researching the law
• Making submissions – structure and analysing of the case
• Skeleton arguments and submissions

Second half:

• Live hearings and calling evidence
• Effective examination-in-chief
• Is permission to ask supplemental evidence required?
• Cross examination – it’s easy when you know how!
• You can do it – believe in yourself!
• Re examination
• Contested interim care hearings – do I really need to contest?
• Case management hearings – being on the ball with the issued to be covered
• Issues resolution and final hearings
• Remote hearings