Course Objectives

The general aims of the course are to facilitate the adjustment by new barristers to their life at the Bar and to develop their understanding and performance of the basic skills required of a barrister, in particular, to:

A. develop an understanding of their role and responsibilities as barristers;

B. acquire basic skills in drawing pleadings;

C. acquire basic skills in preparation of cases for hearing;

D. acquire basic skills in settlement negotiation;

E. acquire basic skills in the presentation of cases before various courts and tribunals and;

F. enhance their understanding of aspects of the social environment which are relevant to their work as barristers.

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