First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

REVIEW OF THE FIRST EDITION: - a practical work on trial techniques and advocacy skills - In presenting a short synopsis of the skills necessary for effective oral advocacy, the book offers advice on a variety of areas including elements of persuasion, trial conduct and aspects involved in conducting a trial. Of particular note are the short summaries on bail applications and interlocutory motions in which the author briefly sets forth fundamentals - it is an inexpensive and handy reference guide for law students and young lawyers. Saskatchewan Law Review, Vol 58, 1994.

Andy Boon has degrees in law and education and practised for 10 years as a solicitor. he is currently the Head of the School of law and the Inns of Court School of Law and a member of the Bar council's Education and Training Committee and the Executive Committee of the Socio-Legal Studies Association.

Presenting to Persuade;Conduct; Planning; Opening; Questioning; Cross-examining; Summarising and Concluding; Advocacy in Practice 1; Advocacy in Practice 2; The Framework of Professional Advocacy Training.