< strong>Topic for this session is TBC
\ n \nAs a barrister you may well be calle d upon to represent somebody whom you do not like\ , or to present an argument with which you do not agree. \; \; The ability to look at your o wn case (and your opponent’s) objectively is a key skill.
\n \nMany of the cases with which b
arristers are involved involve people in a heighte
ned emotional state. \; Some raise a large amo
unt of public attention and\, possibly\, outcry.&n
bsp\;The barrister’s ability to remain calm and fo
cussed on their task is vital in these circumstanc
es.
\n We live in a society where such an app
roach to issues is often discouraged or ridiculed.
\; Expression of views on some topics attract
s significant negative attention and therefore man
y stay silent.
The purpose of the “Tou gh Topics” sessions is to assist in training barri sters\, in particular students and pupils\, to foc us on issues and see them in an objective and bala nced way without allowing personal views to play a ny part.
\n \nEach session will focus on a hig hly controversial issue or topic. \; \; Th e session will be chaired by an experienced lawyer . \; \; They will assist in facilitating t he session and ensuring that the purpose of the se ssion is preserved.
\n \nA speaker on oppos
ing sides of the issue will each speak (uninterrup
ted) for 10-15 minutes.
\n Participants will
then be allowed to ask questions which must only b
e designed to clarify or obtain further relevant i
nformation from the speakers. \; No “loaded” o
r partisan questioning is permitted.
O nce the questioning has finished\, participants wi ll attempt to summarise the arguments as objective ly and fairly as possible. \; \; \;
\n \nThese sessions are intended to b e interesting and stimulating. \; \; They are also intended to be sessions in which all thos e attending actively participate.
\n \nThey are not suitable for those who seek a session where one attends and observes with out becoming involved. \; Numbers will be limi ted for each session to ensure that everyone can p articipate. \; Please do not register for this session if you are not committed to attending or engaging fully in it.
\n \nS tudent members (including transferring lawyers) mu st attend all elements of the event in order to be awarded the Qualifying Session. This includes any lecture/talk/reception/dinner/speeches.
\n \n DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n Topic for this session is TBC\n \n \n \n \n Overview of Tough Topic Sessions\n \n \n As a barrister you may well be called upon to rep resent somebody whom you do not like\, or to prese nt an argument with which you do not agree. The ability to look at your own case (and your opponen t’s) objectively is a key skill.\n \n \n \n Many o f the cases with which barristers are involved inv olve people in a heightened emotional state. Some raise a large amount of public attention and\, po ssibly\, outcry. The barrister’s ability to remain calm and focussed on their task is vital in these circumstances.\n \n We live in a society where su ch an approach to issues is often discouraged or r idiculed. Expression of views on some topics attr acts significant negative attention and therefore many stay silent.\n \n \n \n The purpose of the “T ough Topics” sessions is to assist in training bar risters\, in particular students and pupils\, to f ocus on issues and see them in an objective and ba lanced way without allowing personal views to play any part.\n \n \n \n The format of the session \n \n \n Each session will focus on a highly controv ersial issue or topic. The session will be chair ed by an experienced lawyer. They will assist in facilitating the session and ensuring that the pu rpose of the session is preserved.\n \n \n \n A sp eaker on opposing sides of the issue will each spe ak (uninterrupted) for 10-15 minutes.\n \n Partici pants will then be allowed to ask questions which must only be designed to clarify or obtain further relevant information from the speakers. No “load ed” or partisan questioning is permitted.\n \n \n \n Once the questioning has finished\, participant s will attempt to summarise the arguments as objec tively and fairly as possible. \n \n \n \n These sessions are intended to be interesting and stimu lating. They are also intended to be sessions in which all those attending actively participate. \ n \n \n \n They are not suitable for those who see k a session where one attends and observes without becoming involved. Numbers will be limited for e ach session to ensure that everyone can participat e. Please do not register for this session if you are not committed to attending or engaging fully in it.\n \n \n \n \n Details of the preparation re quired in advance of this session will be availabl e in due course. Please ensure that you prepare in good time.\n \n \n \n \n Student members (includi ng transferring lawyers) must attend all elements of the event in order to be awarded the Qualifying Session. This includes any lecture/talk/reception /dinner/speeches.\n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Domus Function CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270215T174500 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270215T174500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270215T203000 LOCATION:Sherrard Room\n Ashley Building\n Middle Temple La ne\n London\, EC4Y 9BT\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://www.middletemple.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=42722 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR