The function of an advocate is ‘to plead the cause of another in a court of Justice by speaking on their behalf’. A successful advocate needs to be skilled in the art of persuasion to induce the judge or jury to believe their client’s case.
Cross examination requires preparation. But beyond that, there are
techniques that can help you shake the platform of your opponent's
evidence by developing a psychological armoury. Clear intention fuels
the power of the word to cause dramatic effect.
Having decided on what the story of the case is about and the issues
involved, the Advocate now fulfils the role of the storyteller. It is
how the story is told that will engage the jury.
