This specialist one-day advocacy training course is presented by The Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law at the University of Greater Manchester
Wednesday 4 September 2025
In person venue: Army & Navy Club, Central London and online
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This highly practical course is designed for barristers and solicitors representing families, public bodies, or other interested persons at inquests. The interactive session focuses on improving your advocacy skills in the unique context of the Coroners Court.
What you’ll gain:
- Insights from specialist counsel and senior coroners
- Strategies for effective written and oral advocacy
- Guidance on ethical and procedural challenges
- Tips for persuasive submissions and witness handling
Expert speakers include:
- Professor Christopher Dorries OBE– Retired Senior Coroner, South Yorkshire (West), author of ‘Coroners’ Courts – A Guide to Law & Practice’
- Dr Bridget Dolan KC– Barrister and Assistant Coroner in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and Jersey.
- Mr Tim Brennand– HM Senior Coroner, Manchester West
A 50% discount on course fees is offered to all coroners, barristers and solicitors (inc pupils and trainees), COASA members and those employed by the NHS: for full eligibility for discount see full details here.