The Advanced Advocacy Skills course is part of the DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2026 that comprehensively explores the application of traditional advocacy skills to activities routinely performed by lawyers. There will be a series of both unassessed and assessed advocacy exercises. These exercises take the form of mock hearings covering submissions (written and oral), witness handling and general advocacy tips. They serve as useful refreshers for courtroom skills.
(Unit 3.2.a) ADVANCED ADVOCACY 1
12 - 13 October 2026 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM | In Person at DIFC Courts/DIFC Academy
Trial advocacy and witness handling and examination
- Talk on the topic
- Practical workshop training
- One or two advocacy exercises/mock trials
LECTURERS
James Counsell, KC
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read James Counsell, KC's Bio here.
Oliver Powell KC
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read Oliver Powell KC's Bio here.
(Unit 3.2.b) ADVANCED ADVOCACY 2
19 - 20 October 2026 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM | In Person at DIFC Academy
Oral Submissions and appeal advocacy
- Talk on the topic
- Practical workshop training
- One or two advocacy exercises/mock hearings
LECTURERS
Nicholas Stallworthy, KC
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read Nicholas Stallworthy KC's Bio here.
Nicholas Hill
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read Nicholas Hill's Bio here.
(Unit 3.2.c) ADVANCED ADVOCACY 3
2 - 3 November 2026 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM | In Person at DIFC Academy
Appeal Advocacy and Advocacy Assessment Exercise
- Presentation and workshop on grounds of appeal
- Presentation and workshop on oral submissions
- Advocacy assessment exercise
LECTURERS
Jonathan Hand, KC
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read Jonathan Hand, KC's Bio here.
Peter Linstead
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read Peter Linstead's Bio here.
Additional Mock Judges for the Oral Advocacy Assessments:
Sean Yates
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
Read Sean Yates' Bio here.
Special Concession
The below sessions can be taken as elective sessions of the Advanced Advocacy Module:
- Legal Drafting Skills: 5pm - 7pm from 13 July to 16 July 2025 (8 hours) | Online via Teams
Should the student's enrollment be after the above sessions, the participant may request access to the course materials and recordings of the above sessions that will be available on the DIFC Academy's LMS.
To know about the full programme, visit: DIFC Laws Certificate Programme 2026 page.
For further information or to request for an assistance, please contact [email protected].
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