SQE2 Advocacy & Persuasion

Question 1

In SQE2 oral advocacy, a solicitor-advocate must always:

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Not mislead the court, even if it disadvantages their client

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Win the argument on all grounds submitted

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Avoid disclosing adverse authorities if not raised by the other side

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Prioritise their client's wishes over all duties to the court

Question 2

An effective opening speech in civil advocacy should:

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Clearly identify the issues, the client's case and the order sought

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Set out all the evidence in exhaustive detail

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Challenge the opponent's witnesses before they give evidence

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Read from the witness statements in full

Question 3

In cross-examination, leading questions are:

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Permitted because they suggest the desired answer and test the witness's position

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Prohibited at all times

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Only permitted in family proceedings

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Permitted only for your own witnesses

Question 4

The rule in Browne v Dunn requires that:

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An advocate must put their case to any witness whose evidence they intend to contradict

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Witnesses be sworn in before giving evidence

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All documents must be agreed before trial

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Closing speeches are given before witness evidence

Question 5

When citing an unreported case in court, an advocate should:

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Obtain the permission of the court and provide the judgment in approved form

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Decline to use it as it has no precedent value

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Use it freely without notification

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Only cite it if the other party agrees

Question 6

Closing submissions in advocacy should:

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Analyse the evidence as presented and apply it to the legal issues

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Introduce new evidence not adduced during trial

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Repeat the opening speech verbatim

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Be confined to purely legal arguments without reference to the facts