Lawyer's Skills (July 2026)

An entry level lawyer should be able to demonstrate oral communication skills, legal interviewing skills, advocacy skills, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, letter writing skills and legal drafting skills.

This interactive workshop is led by well-respected Victorian practitioners, who have drawn on their years of experience to bring the content of the course to ‘life.’ Participants are encouraged to demonstrate what they have learned through the use of scenarios and role plays, ensuring they develop an understanding of how theory may be applied in practice.

This topic covers:

• Communicating effectively
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Interviewing clients
• Writing letters
• Drafting other documents
• Negotiating settlements and agreements
• Facilitating early resolution of disputes
• Representing a client in a legal forum

Date:    Monday 20 July - Friday 24 July 2026

Time:    9:00am - 5:00pm (Mon-Thurs)

 9:00am - 1:15pm (Fri)