The Hon Ann Ainslie-Wallace discusses the importance of case theory and why advocates must have a clear understanding of what their case theory is and be able to communicate it effectively. In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Kahn talks about how to use technology and apps to become more productive as a trial lawyer, If you're looking for ways to improve your efficiency in court while also saving time and money then tune into this week's show! In these 'Brief' episodes, we select highlights from previous interviews. This Brief is taken from episode 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. Professor Leslie Thomas KC makes sure that his theories are watertight by talking it through with those around him. This brief episode is taken from episode 1. Click here to listen to the full interview with Professor Leslie Thomas KC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from previous interviews. Ian Robertson SC sets out the initial steps he takes when preparing to question an expert witness. This brief is taken from episode 7. Click here to listen to the full interview with Ian Robertson SC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from previous interviews. Sarah Clarke KC gives suggestions for what you can do to improve your advocacy. This brief is taken from episode 4. Click here to listen to the full interview with Sarah Clarke KC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. Roger Dodd gives 3 pieces of sage advice on cross-examination. This brief is taken from episode 2. Click here to listen to the full interview with Roger Dodd.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. James Rapley KC advises on how to manage nerves and remain calm during appellate advocacy. This brief is taken from episode 12. Click here to listen to the full interview with James Rapley KC.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. Anesta Weekes KC suggests how to deal with challenging facts and issues in your case. This brief is taken from episode 9. Click here to listen to the full interview with Anesta Weekes KC.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of these 'Brief' episodes, we select the highlights from previous interviews. Carl Heaton KC shares his thoughts on closing addresses. This brief is taken from episode 5. Click here to listen to the full interview with Carl Heaton KC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Pereira KC takes host Bibi Badejo through his journey as a barrister, King's Counsel and a certified coach and discusses how the skills he has learned have made him a better advocate. James was called to the bar in 1996 and took silk in 2014. Practising from Francis Taylor Buildings in London, James specialises in planning, environmental, local government and administrative law, compulsory purchase and compensation. He is the co-author of leading text books in compulsory purchase, compensation, infrastructure planning and environmental law, and is a Visiting Professor of Law at King’s College, London. In 2018 he founded The Libra Partnership, a coaching practice for lawyers, law firms and other professionals, providing individual and organisational coaching and skills training. James is also a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, has trained in systemic coaching for businesses and individuals, family therapy and Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.