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Trial Advocacy

1. The pre-action stage is a critical phase for the trial lawyer as part of developing a winning strategy.
   • Explain the purpose and technique of carrying out the following activities in connection with civil disputes.

Client interview

• Research and Documentation
• Demand letter
• Negotiations

(8 marks)

• Outline seven factors/steps that are critical in carrying out a comprehensive case analysis as part of pre-trial preparation in both civil and criminal cases.

(7 marks)

2. The trial lawyer presents his client’s case primarily through the examination of witnesses. There are, however, certain rules and warnings that the advocate must always bear in mind when conducting examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examiantion of witnesses.

Discuss these rules and warnings showing the questioning techniques suitable in each case.

(15 marks)