District Court Advocacy Skills
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Advocacy for Employment Disputes
Master the skills to represent clients effectively in Irish employment tribunals.
Online / In Person
1 day
About this course
Many employment cases are won or lost on the quality of advocacy, not just the merits of the case. This course will equip you with the practical skills needed to present compelling arguments, examine and cross-examine witnesses effectively and navigate tribunal procedures with confidence.
Why choose this course
The course addresses a genuine skills gap. Advocacy in employment tribunals requires specific techniques that differ from general legal practice or HR management. Many practitioners lack formal training in this area. This course will benefit:
Solicitors representing clients before the Workplace Relations Commission or Labour Court.
HR directors and managers representing employers in tribunal proceedings.
Trade union officials advocating for members.
Employment law practitioners seeking to enhance courtroom skills.
In-house legal counsel handling employment disputes.
Course syllabus
If you are involved in employment court cases and want to enhance your advocacy skills, this course is for you. Discover proven strategies and expert advice to excel in the courtroom.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Prepare case files and witness statements to tribunal standards.
- Deliver clear, persuasive opening and closing submissions.
- Conduct effective examination-in-chief and cross-examination.
- Handle objections, procedural issues and difficult adjudicators.
- Navigate the specific rules and practices of the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court.
- Present documentary evidence professionally and strategically.
- Respond to unexpected developments during hearings.
- Structure arguments for maximum impact in written submissions.
This is not a lecture-based course. All exercises are based on realistic employment law scenarios drawn from recent Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court cases.
All La Touche Training advocacy courses are delivered by practising employment law specialists with extensive tribunal experience. Our trainers are selected for both their practical expertise and proven ability to teach complex skills effectively.
In-house training: this course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation. Contact us to discuss dates and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior tribunal experience? No. The course is suitable for those new to employment tribunals as well as experienced practitioners seeking to refine their skills. We cover both foundational techniques and advanced strategies.
Will this course cover legal principles? This is an advocacy skills course, not a legal update seminar. We assume participants have basic knowledge of employment law. The focus is on how to present cases effectively, not on substantive legal changes.
Is the course relevant for HR professionals without legal backgrounds? Yes. Many HR professionals represent their organisations at tribunals. The course addresses advocacy from both legal and non-legal perspectives. Previous participants include HR directors, employee relations managers and internal investigators.
