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The Key
We believe that best practice can only be achieved by continuously investing in training and education. That is why Ampersand has developed an exciting lecture series called 'The Key'. The Key will cover a wide range of topics and is free to attend.
The Key is a long term commitment from Ampersand to deliver informative and relevant training to the Scottish legal and other professions. The Stable's links with some of Scotland's leading legal academics ensures that The Key remains comprehensive, relevant, and up to date.
As well as these high profile public events we provide bespoke in-house training at law firms' own premises. You can speak to our clerks about arranging this bespoke in house training at your organisation.
Our planned events are:
- 12th
March
2012
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Key events coming later in 2012
Our 2011 'Key' programme has been completed.
Our next 'Key' seminars will take place in the second half of 2012. The series has gone to firms doing 'in-house' sessions until the Summer.
Details of the programme for the events later in the year will be released in the Summer.
To find out about our events first, follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn or connect with Alan Moffat on LinkedIn.
All events are free and all contribute to CPD requirements.
For more information regarding bespoke training
please contact Alan Moffat by email at
alan.moffat@advocates.org.uk
or call 0131 260 5710
Other Events
As well as our 'Key' Seminar series, we provide speakers for, and host, other events.
Our planned events are:
- 17th
May
2012
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"CPD for New Lawyers" - Court of Session procedure
Aberdeen
An overview of Court of Session Practice looking at ordinary procedure, personal injury actions, an introduction to the systems of the court such as the General Department, Petition Department, Advocates Clerks and court clerks; and when you can appear in the Court of Session.
Book a place via the Law Society of Scotland's Update here.
- 12th
June
2012
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"CPD for New Lawyers" - Introduction to Advocacy Skills
Glasgow
A look at oral advocacy skills to include:
The basics - pre-hearing organisation, taking control of the space, interacting with the decision maker.
Structure - how to prepare and present motions, debates and submissions.
Evidence - how to control a witness effectively, making use of productions, dealing with expert witnesses.
Book a place via the Law Society of Scotland's Update here.
- 20th
June
2012
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"CPD for New Lawyers" Sheriff Court Procedures - Practical Aspects of Good Advocacy
Aberdeen
Two Ampersand advocates will look at Sheriff Court procedure, aimed at trainee and newly qualified solicitors, exploring the preparation and advocacy involved with Sheriff Court proceedings.
This 2 hour seminar will consider practical issues such as:
How to prepare for a debate
How to present a motion
How to conduct a proof
How to deal with a difficult sheriff
How to frame persuasive closing submissions
The seminar will finish with a Q & A session allowing delegates to get answers to questions they are afraid to ask!
Book a place via the Law Society of Scotland's Update here.
- 21st
September
2012
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Advocacy Skills workshop
Edinburgh, Faculty of Advocates Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, 172 High Street
In conjunction with the Law Society of Scotland, Ampersand has arranged this Advocacy skills training.
As an art, advocacy consists predominantly of learnt skills. The reading of books and articles about it, with references to the legendary names and passages from masterful cross examinations, is often entertaining but seldom that instructive. The learning of skills is most effectively done in workshop situations where the “dos and don’ts” of advocacy can be put into context and experienced in action.
On this course, participants will get the opportunity to do that, as well as hearing concise talks on the techniques of examination in chief, cross examination and making closing submissions, from three experienced Advocates from Ampersand. Each will get an advance set of papers for a mock case and, on the day, will conduct a short examination and cross examination in a courtroom role playing exercise, which will be reviewed by one of the Ampersand Advocates.
The focus will be on advocacy skills, rather than legal technicalities, and the aim will be to learn while enjoying the process. The course is designed to assist practitioners, whether they are involved in civil, criminal or tribunal work and whether they have had the chance to appear regularly or rarely. Recent participants have ranged from trainees to senior partners. Even the best golfers practise their swing.
For details of how to register visit the Law Society of Scotland’s events page here.
Further information and how to book a place for these events can be booked through the Law Society of Scotland here.
