EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY IN ARBITRAL HEARINGS: MANAGING EVIDENCE, WITNESSES AND TRIBUNAL ENGAGEMENT

Abstract

ADVOCACY (IN LAW) DEFINED: Advocacy is the means by which an Advocate puts their case to the court or Tribunal. It may be written or oral. Advocacy is a specialist skill. In law, advocacy is the practice of presenting a client’s case to a court or tribunal. A Lawyer will use their advocacy skills and their knowledge of the law to persuade a judge, tribunal, or jury to reach a judgment in their favour. ORAL AND WRITTEN ADVOCACY Oral advocacy is primarily a performance skill. It requires the advocate to address the court persuasively and concisely, presenting a case in a manner that is clear, well organised and efficient.