Trial Advocacy: Techniques for Effective Examination and Cross-Examination
🗓 April 21, 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM | 📍 Virtual Session
Facilitator: Professor Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, FCIArb
Master the art of courtroom advocacy under the guidance of one of Nigeria’s leading legal minds.
This practical session is designed to equip legal professionals with the tools required to conduct effective examination-in-chief and cross-examination. Participants will gain hands-on insights into strategic questioning, witness control, and persuasive courtroom communication—skills that are critical for successful litigation outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand the structure and objectives of examination-in-chief and cross-examination
- Apply effective questioning techniques across different witness types
- Develop strategies to impeach credibility and manage hostile witnesses
- Strengthen clarity, confidence, and persuasion in courtroom delivery
Key Topics
- Planning and Structuring Examinations
- Crafting Effective Questions and Avoiding Common Errors
- Techniques for Impeaching Witness Credibility
- Handling Expert and Hostile Witnesses
- Courtroom Demeanour and Persuasive Advocacy
Who Should Attend?
- Litigation and trial lawyers
- Legal practitioners preparing for courtroom appearances
- Law officers and prosecutors
- Young lawyers seeking to strengthen advocacy skills
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