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Legal Education& Skills Courses

FOR COURTROOM SUCCESS

Comprehensive Courses and Premium Advocacy Coaching Services for Post-Graduate Law Students and Qualified Lawyers

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H, Lawyer

Sonia, I just finished a case that could have ended my career. I was up against silks, but your techniques were invaluable. I'm so grateful for your guidance—thank you for all your help with my career!

K, Lawyer

Before this course, my cross-examination skills were practically non-existent. Now, I feel confident in court and can control witness responses effectively. The workbook is structured to build on your existing skills, even if you’re a novice. It debunks myths and teaches you exactly what you need to succeed. This course exceeded my expectations and is worth far more than its price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their advocacy skills.

T, Lawyer

As a newly qualified lawyer, I faced my first cross-examination alone and was terrified. I found your YouTube video, ‘Cross-Examination – How to Expose a Defendant’s Lies,’ and it filled me with confidence. I applied your techniques and succeeded in the case—my first major win at the bar. 

During the programme I had my best cross-examination performance yet — and I was completely shocked. For the first time, I thought, ‘Can I actually do this? Is it possible that I did, in fact, improve?’ It was a pivotal moment where I started to believe in my ability. I’m so grateful for the skills I gained through this programme.

 

I finally understand how to build towards a conclusion in cross-examination and how to use EIC to support my drafting of evidence in my practising jurisdiction. These are game-changing skills that I didn’t have before.

The programme exceeded my expectations in every way. The workbooks, notes, and especially the honest, personalized feedback were incredibly valuable — even when it was tough to hear. The combination of oral and written feedback complemented different aspects of the training, helping me improve with each performance.

I hear from advocates in my community all the time who feel stuck.

They’ve done the work. They’re diligent, passionate and committed, but they’re still not seeing results. 

Here’s the truth: It’s not about working harder, it’s about mastering the skills and strategies that truly make a difference.

The solution is simple and it’s within your reach.

How to Work with Me

Personalised 1:1 Advocacy Training

Deep dive into your specific needs with the focus entirely on refining your advocacy skills and building your confidence. 

✔️ Tailored training session

✔️ Performances and oral feedback

✔️ Recorded sessions

✔️ Comprehensive feedback

✔️ Free post-session follow-up call

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The Membership (Coming soon)

Exclusive monthly access to:

✔️ Advocacy Toolkits providing structured written guidance on key advocacy techniques. 

✔️ Video Analysis of Advocacy Techniques, breaking down advocacy strategies used in televised trials and hearings.

✔️ The Advocacy Club—a live monthly group advocacy practice session (held on the last Tuesday of each month) with personalised feedback.

✔️ A monthly, video-recorded, Advocacy Masterclass led by a guest legal professional.

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Self-Paced Online Course

Improve your courtroom technique with our accessible, self-paced cross-examination course.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our course fits into your schedule, giving you the freedom to improve your cross-examination in private, from the comfort of your home, at a time that works for you!

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RWL, Pupil Barrister

Sonia has been an invaluable advocacy tutor both in preparation for my exams and now as I approach pupillage. She has greatly boosted my confidence in key areas such as technique, decision-making, thinking on my feet and getting me off script. What I appreciate most is her honest and constructive feedback, especially being honest about when I need further lessons and when I don't. Overall I have felt more able in advocacy and confident overall. 

RN, Lawyer

Before working with Sonia, I struggled with confidence in trials and asking the right questions. I had tried learning from books, but nothing compared to the insightful feedback I received from her coaching sessions. Sonia's experienced suggestions have significantly improved my questioning style and the structure of my cases. This has increased my confidence immensely. I highly recommend Sonia to anyone looking to enhance their advocacy skills. She is a fantastic tutor and a kind person—definitely worth every penny!

 

CG, Lawyer

Sonia, thank you so much for your help in prepping for the trial. As you know I was a little rusty and needed to get up to speed. Your online course was very helpful and filled in a few gaps in my knowledge that many of the other publications missed out on. However, the face-to-face coaching and the feedback was invaluable. I am happy to recommend your services to both novice and more experienced advocates.

I came into this course with limited advocacy skills due to my lack of exposure in legal practice, but by the end, I felt significantly more confident. The live sessions were a game-changer; as one participant put it, 'An ounce of practice is worth a thousand words of theory.' I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to sharpen their advocacy skills.

My one-on-one advocacy training session with Sonia was incredibly helpful. Her feedback was constructive and concise, and she helped me see right away the ways in which I could improve my advocacy and preparation. I put it to good use straight away at Court and felt like I was more natural and engaged better with the Judge. It gave me more confidence and resulted in good outcomes for my clients. Advocacy is like a muscle you need to exercise, and Sonia is the best coach for it!

I found the entire programme invaluable. The pre-course materials provided a solid foundation, and the live sessions pushed me to put theory into practice. The feedback — both oral and written — was constructive, encouraging, and instrumental in helping me identify areas for improvement. What stood out the most was the personalised feedback; it wasn't always easy to take, but it was exactly what I needed to grow. 

R, Lawyer

I just received my result for my Examination in Chief, and I got a Distinction! I am overwhelmed with emotion and happiness. Thank you so much for your support and guidance, Sonia!

J, Lawyer

I have just completed the How to Cross-Examine Effectively course and found it extremely helpful. The layout of the course material is what I found most beneficial compared to other sources I’ve used in the past. I feel fortunate to have come across Advocacy Tutor.

H, Lawyer

The leading silks, juniors, and professional clients all complimented the cross I did this week. I felt so overwhelmed with gratitude. 

Legal Education

&Skills Courses

FOR COURTROOM SUCCESS

Comprehensive Courses and Premium Coaching Services for Post-Graduate Law Students and Newly Qualified Lawyers

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We believe that everyone should have access to quality legal education courses. That's why we offer free content on all aspects of:

  • Courtroom skills
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Ethics
  • Evidence
  • Sentencing

As well as an inside look at the inner workings of the legal profession.

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