How To Manage Self-Represented Litigants

For many people the cost of litigation is beyond their means and representing themselves is more affordable. With this increase in the number of self-represented litigants (SRLs) appearing in matters, practitioners are more likely to face or at least communicate with a SRL during their careers. SRLs can pose a range of challenges to practitioners, from a limited understanding of court procedures to the litigation process.  

This seminar is designed to equip practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the unique difficulties that can arise in matters involving SRLs, empowering them to effectively manage these challenges.  

This seminar will cover:  

• The rights of an SRL or lay advocate to appear in proceedings, including ‘sovereign citizens’; 
• SRLs during pre-court communications and negotiation; 
• How to minimise any adverse impact on your day-to-day office procedures and the client; 
• The duties of the court in assisting SRLs and practitioners’ ethical responsibilities to SRLs;  
• Practical guidance on how practitioners and the courts can deal with SRLs including ‘vexatious litigants’.  

This seminar will provide practical strategies for dealing with SRLs!