The Law Society of Scotland and Ampersand have developed a programme of seminars to provide information and
training for New Lawyers working in the area of litigation or who simply want to improve their legal skills. The CPD for New Lawyers programme is designed for trainees and New Lawyers up to two years PQE.

Introduction to Advocacy Skills is designed to equip New Lawyers with the fundamental skills of written and oral advocacy and together with the seminar on Sheriff Court Practice, provides a solid foundation to ensure that those first steps into the Sheriff Court are taken with confidence.

The seminar will address the key components of effective communication, case analysis and preparation, the structure of written and oral presentation, presenting motions and arguing debates.

All CPD for New Lawyers seminars
are presented by Ampersand Advocates.

Learning objectives

By the end of the seminar you will:

· Understand the essential components of effective communication

· Know how to structure written and oral presentations to maximise your persuasive powers

· Have practical guidance on arguing motions and debates

The Specialist Court of Session Procedure seminar is designed to build upon the Court of Session Ordinary Procedure seminar. In particular, the seminar will discuss the particular rules in Personal Injury Actions, Chapter 42A actions, Commercial Actions, Intellectual Property Action, Petition Procedure and Reclaiming Motions.


Learning objectives

By the end of the seminar you will:

· Be familiar of the practice and procedure of pursuing and defending
specialist actions in the Court of Session

· Be aware of the particular procedural
requirements and options available to you at any stage under the specialist
procedures

· Be able to manage your client’s case effectively
throughout its life-cycle