1. Introduction
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- 1.1 Welcome
- 1.2 Supplements and resources
2. Introduction to the legal profession
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- 2.1 Approaching the profession
- 2.2 Structure of the legal profession
- 2.3 Looking for a good senior
- 2.4 Your role in the organisation
- 2.5 Performing your role
3. Case files and briefs
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- 3.1 How to read a case file?
- 3.2 Brief management
4. Knowledge of the registry and court staff
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- 4.1 Cause Lists
- 4.2 Estimating the tentative time
- 4.3 Checking if your matter has been called
- 4.4 Getting to know applicable rules
- 4.5 Checking official websites for when a matter is listed
- 4.6 Getting to know the court staff
5. Filings
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- 5.1 Paper filing
- 5.2 E-Filing
6. Other court documents
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- 6.1 Order sheet
- 6.2 Judge’s paper-book and inspection
- 6.3 Listing/Mentioning
7. Drafting
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- 7.1 Use of plain language and modern trends
- 7.2 Keystone approaches
8. Principles of drafting
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- 8.1 Legal notices
- 8.2 Affidavits
- 8.3 Petitions
- 8.4 Appeals
9. Drafting, Briefing Notes & List of Dates
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- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Briefing note
- 9.3 List of dates
10. Communication
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- 10.1 Writing professional emails
- 10.2 Communicating with the other side
- 10.3 Communicating with the client
- 10.4 Communicating with the media
- 10.5 Organising emails
11. Advocacy
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- 11.1 Effectively assist arguing counsel
- 11.2 Structure your arguments and speak in court
12. Note taking
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- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Note taking using the Cornell method
- 12.3 Using technology
- 12.4 Calendaring
13. Manners
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- 13.1 General rules of the court
- 13.2 Use of mobile phones in court
- 13.3 Conducting yourself at conferences
14. Dressing up
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- 14.1 Dressing for court/tribunal
- 14.2 Dress at judge’s residence
15. Using technology
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- 15.1 Using technology for drafting, formatting, researching etc.
16. Preparing for the future: your own practice
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- 16.1 When should you start planning?
- 16.2 What does the move involve?
- 16.3 Costs, getting clients and building a library
17. Concluding remarks