During this intensive course, run by two highly experienced international criminal defence lawyers, participants will be engaged in role play and practical exercises and improve their advocacy and litigation skills. The training will focus on the skills of case theory, opening statements, direct examination (examination-in-chief), cross-examination (previous inconsistent statements), re-examination, closing statements and legal submissions skills. The course will be concluded with a mock trial at the end of the week, in which participants can apply their acquired knowledge and skills. Apart from the theory and the practical exercises, the course includes visits to the International Criminal Court and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. A special guest lecture will be given by a leading Defence Counsel at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. Professionals as well as graduate law students who wish to develop and improve their advocacy skills are invited to register

Course leader
Zafar Ali

Target group
Students and professionals

Fee info
EUR 995: The fee applies to all participants

Leiden University
Address: Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Koningin Julianaplein 10
Postal code: 2595 AA
City: The Hague
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://grotiuscentre.org/
E-mail: grotiuscentre@cdh.leidenuniv.nl
Phone: 0031708009463