Civil Practice in the Magistrates Court of WA
Overcome the common issues of appearing in the Magistrates Court in this unique seminar that will provide you with the key insights, practical advice and necessary skills. From dealing with self-represented litigants to mastering pleadings and costs, this is your opportunity to hear from the experts and enhance your chances of success.
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD points in Competency Area 2: Professional Skills
Chair: Peter Lochore, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
9.00am to 10.00am: Jurisdictional Issues in the Magistrates Court
- Jurisdiction and structure of Minor Claims Division and General Division
- Analysis of jurisdictional limitations and potential issues
- Legislative updates
Presented by Elmi Carlean, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
10.00am to 11.00am: Tips And Tricks for Advancing Your Client’s Interests in the Magistrates Court
- The importance of proportionality
- Cost protective offers?
- Pleadings in the Magistrates Court
- The availability of security for costs
Presented by Aaron McDonald, Director, Pragma Law & Nick Malone, Senior Associate, Pragma Law
11.00am to 11.15am: Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Dealing with Self-Represented Litigants
- The right to appear as a litigant
- Common symptoms and problems
- A review of the strategies implemented to assist self-represented litigants
- The principle of emotional validation
- Reflection of professional skills
Presented by Chad Silver, Barrister and Director, Chad Silver and Associates
12.15pm to 1.15pm: Persuasive Advocacy in the Magistrates Court
- It worked for Aristotle: an introduction to rhetoric in advocacy
- How to craft persuasive submissions
- Written vs oral advocacy: same approach or different?
Presented by Fraser Robertson, Barrister, John Toohey Chambers
Venue
Mercure Perth
Level 1, 10 Irwin St
Perth 6000
WA
Australia