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Advocacy in Court: Musings and Observations

The Honourable Justice Chua Lee Ming

(2024) 36 SAcLJ 566

Abstract:
It is understood that advocacy skills are essential for litigation lawyers and that experience is crucial to improving said skills; however, it is acknowledged that opportunities for practice may not be readily available. In this article, the author shares his observations from the Bench on practices adopted by members of the Bar. It is hoped that these pointers – spanning trial and applications advocacy – will provide guidance to readers, especially younger members of the Bar.