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Meera, a company secretary, is to appear before a Tribunal on behalf of her client. Her senior advises that effective advocacy depends mainly on preparing the facts and law thoroughly and presenting them in a clear, logical and persuasive way. Which of the following best reflects the essential skill being stressed?

Effective advocacy rests on mastery of the case file and a structured, persuasive presentation, both oral and written. Knowing facts and law and presenting them clearly is what persuades the forum. Loudness, irrelevant citations or ignoring the opponent's case do not strengthen a submission.

  1. ASpeaking as loudly as possible so that the bench notices the submissions
  2. BMastery of the case file and structured, persuasive oral and written presentationCorrect
  3. CCiting as many judgments as possible, whether relevant or not
  4. DAvoiding any reference to the opponent's arguments

Explanation

Advocacy is the art of presenting a client's case persuasively. This rests on knowing the facts and law and on organised, clear presentation. Volume, irrelevant citations or ignoring the opposite side's case do not make advocacy effective.

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