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Advocacy and communication

Clear, confident communication is at the heart of effective legal practice, and strong advocacy skills are essential as new lawyers progress toward more specialist training.

This practical one‑day course bridges the gap between the LPC or SQE and advanced advocacy programmes, giving you structured, hands‑on experience in questioning, witness handling and trial skills. Through exercises, demonstrations and feedback, you will strengthen your oral communication and develop the foundations needed for future higher‑rights training.

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Face-to-Face from £540.00Online Live from £540.00
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Advocacy and Communication

Strong communication and advocacy skills are essential for every new lawyer. This one‑day course offers a practical introduction to questioning, witness handling, trial structure and persuasive speaking, making it the perfect bridge between academic study and specialist advocacy programmes. Through realistic exercises, structured feedback and hands‑on practice, you’ll build confidence in communicating with clients, experts and opponents, while developing the core advocacy skills needed for future progression, including higher rights of audience training.
Sep 2026 to Nov 2026View timetables
Face to Face
from £540.00
Online
from £540.00
Learning materials to help you complete the courses
Face to Face
  • No extra learning materials
Online
  • No extra learning materials

How is training delivered?

We know that every learner is different. We have a range of study modes which suit a variety of study styles, commitments and preferences.

Online Classroom Live offers a host of benefits to support your learning in the following ways:

  • Interactive features replicate a real-life classroom to keep you fully engaged 

  • Course notes are shared by your tutor highlighting points and sharing knowledge

  • You will regularly share your opinions and ask questions via instant live chat messaging and contribute to class polls

  • Work with fellow learners in smaller group breakout rooms

  • Access course materials and a recording of your live online session after it has taken place

View more about our Online Classroom Live.

Why choose BPP for training?

Emerging SkillsFuture-focused capabilities that keep you ahead of disruption
Core Skills The workplace readiness foundations that enable everything else
Technical SkillsRole-specific expertise that delivers immediate value

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