Description
Modern Advocacy is a book on trial advocacy written by Singapore practitioners for Singapore practitioners. The book is an illuminating insight into what Singapore advocates do and how they go about doing it. It is a singularly unique piece of work, not only for making inroads into the market (which until now survived on general primers from other jurisdictions) by providing a locally-flavoured book on advocacy, but also for its stellar list of contributors and General Editors. No less than 17 Senior Counsel, a retired Judge of Appeal, two High Court Judges, and a former best oralist (championship round) winner of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition collaborated to bring this publication to fruition.
The confluence of which is an authoritative text that deals in detail with specific aspects of trials or parts of trials, different types of advocacy (eg, criminal, appellate and ADR), and broad, overview questions with tips and advice on attaining success, achieving a healthy work-life balance, dealing with the Media, and adhering to the unwritten but essential Code of Etiquette.
The intrinsic value of this book lies in the anecdotes and samples of effective practice which the contributors share unreservedly. Specific examples of how general principles might play out in a Singapore court or case are provided, and different strategies that are available to counsel at different stages of a case and the concrete considerations that may affect decisions are amply discussed. Each contributor’s oratory style is preserved in his or her respective chapter.
In essence, Modern Advocacy is a look into the minds of Singapore’s legal eagles; an opportunity for aspiring advocates to learn the ropes of the trade from those who have succeeded; an eye-opener for those who wish to learn more about Singapore’s trial procedure; and an engaging read for others to end the day with.
Contents
Chapter 1 One Man’s Experience
By Joseph Grimberg SC
Chapter 2 Case Theory
By K Shanmugam SC and Ang Cheng Hock
Chapter 3 Pleadings
By Kenneth W K Tan SC
Chapter 4 Advocacy in Interlocutory Applications
By Steven Chong SC
Chapter 5 Preparation for Trial
By Alvin Yeo SC
Chapter 6 Affidavits, Examination-in-Chief and Re-examination
By Tan Kok Quan SC
Chapter 7 Cross-examination
By Davinder Singh SC
Chapter 8 Expert Witnesses
By Lok Vi Ming SC
Chapter 9 Evidence and Admissibility
By Vinodh Coomaraswamy SC
Chapter 10 Opening Statements
By Harry Elias SC
Chapter 11 Closing Submissions
By Tan Chee Meng SC and Evangeline Poh
Chapter 12 Criminal Advocacy I – The Pre-trial Stage
By Michael Khoo SC
Chapter 13 Criminal Advocacy II – The Trial
By Sant Singh SC
Chapter 14 Advocacy in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
By Quentin Loh SC
Chapter 15 Appellate Advocacy
By L P Thean
Chapter 16 Advocacy for the Long-haul
By Philip Jeyaretnam SC
Chapter 17 Ethics and Etiquette
By Chelva R Rajah SC
Chapter 18 Relations with the Media
By Leslie Chew SC
Chapter 19 The Good Advocate – Some Uncommon Pointers
By The Honourable Justice Woo Bih Li
Chapter 20 Overview from the Bench
By The Honourable Justice Choo Han Teck
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