Types of Legal Skills

1. READING SKILLS

1.1. Identify the relevant facts

1.2. Interpret and understand

1.3. Inter-relations

2. COMMUNICATION & PEOPLE SKILLS

2.1. Verbal : Sound, Written, Sign language

2.2. Non verbal : Unwritten and unspoken, Facial and body language, Eye contact, Tone of voice

3. OUTLINING SKILLS

3.1. Interconnectivity between the relevant facts and elements of law

3.2. Keeps you motivated and on track all step of the way

4. ARGUMENTATION SKILLS

4.1. Legal argumentation

4.1.1. Apply the relevant law

4.1.2. To the context of the case at hand

4.1.3. Acceptable conclusion

5. LITIGATION & ADVOCACY SKILS

5.1. Pre Trial: 1. Preparation 2. Do research 3. Communicate with client 4. In the loop with court

5.2. Trial 1.Case Management 2.Proceed to trial 3.Exam in chief 4. Cross exam 5.Re-exam

5.3. Post Trial - Satisfied = File the court order -Not satisfied +Appeal or review

6. GENERAL TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS

6.1. Communication

6.2. Problem solving

6.3. Teamwork

6.4. Autonomy and personal skills

6.5. Information technology

6.6. Numeracy

6.7. Intellectual skills

7. INTERVIEWING SKILLS

7.1. To get know of the client

7.2. Get full facts of the case, identify the issues, advise accordingly

7.3. Communication with other parties (opponent, police, witnesses)

8. LISTENING SKILLS

8.1. Can make an individual as a good listener

8.2. Can maintain objectivity and receive new ideas

8.3. As part of consultation

8.4. Can deal with other parties easily

9. WRITING SKILLS

9.1. Shows professionalism

9.2. Represents the firm/company/ department

9.3. Legal opinion writing

9.4. Drafting court documents

9.5. Communication/ covering letters

9.6. Advice to clients/ other parties