The Devil’s Advocate

The Devil’s Advocate offers a refreshing and practical guide to mastering courtroom advocacy. With a witty, conversational tone, it walks readers through the essential techniques of persuasive legal practice, making complex skills accessible and actionable. Designed for advocates with up to five years of experience, this best-selling resource is suitable for use in any adversarial legal system worldwide and is a must-read for law students.

• Closes the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world courtroom performance
• Delivers clear, engaging insights into the craft of advocacy
• Teaches how to deliver compelling arguments, conduct sharp cross-examinations, and influence effectively
• Shares proven courtroom strategies and exercises to refine questioning and witness handling
• Provides concise, impactful guidance on every key advocacy skill
• Reinforces learning through practical examples and memorable illustrations
• Features a new chapter on advocacy in International Criminal Tribunals, addressing unique challenges and techniques