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A not-for-profit organisation
committed to injured people
A not-for-profit organisation
committed to injured people

Advocacy in the civil courts 2025

APIL CPD:
All levels - 1 hour

(Please note that the number of CPD hours may be subject to change)

This webinar takes you through the steps you need to know when preparing and attending hearings in the civil courts. 

Presented by Gordon Exall, the webinar will cover:

  • “It is all in the presentation”
    • Preparing for the hearing.
  • “The bare bones of advocacy”
    • The skeleton argument/written submissions.
  • “Is the page numbering different on yours?”
    • The importance of bundles.
  • “Does everybody have everything?”
    • Steps to take immediately prior to the hearing.
  • “Think of the judge”
    • What do they need to know?
  • “Asking questions in an angry voice”
    • Cross examination in civil cases.
  • “Timing is everything”
    • Understanding the importance of the time estimate

Cost:

1 person - member/accredited firm: £90 + VAT
1 person - non-member: £125 + VAT
Small office (2 - 6 people): £170 + VAT
Large office (7 people or more): £200 + VAT
Whole organisation (All staff at all offices): £450 + VAT


Live or on-demand

We encourage all attendees to watch the webinar live - this gives people the opportunity to ask questions and participate in polls.

All people registered for the webinar will automatically be emailed details to view the online recording following the webinar, whether you view live or not. Recordings are available to view for up to six months.

Live webinar
23 Oct 2025
12:00 to 13:00

On-demand recording
From 23 Oct 2025 to 23 Apr 2026

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