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Oral Advocacy Skills for Immigration Practitioners

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For which legal professionals is verbal client advocacy considered a critical skill?

Real estate lawyers
Corporate lawyers
Tax consultants
Immigration practitioners (correct)

What is the primary function of persuasive oral advocacy?

To present evidence objectively
To provide a neutral summary of facts
To convince a decision-maker to accept a particular viewpoint (correct)
To delay legal proceedings

Professor Erik Knutsen's expertise in oral advocacy is primarily derived from his background as a:

Parliamentary advisor
Legal theorist
Litigator (correct)
Law librarian

In which of the following courts has Professor Erik Knutsen practiced?

<p>Supreme Court of Canada, trial courts, and appellate courts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Currently, Professor Erik Knutsen primarily contributes to the field of law as a:

<p>Law professor at Queen's University (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Oral Advocacy

The ability to effectively argue verbally on behalf of a client.

Oral Advocacy for Immigration Practitioners

A crucial skill for lawyers involved in immigration law.

Persuasive Oral Advocacy

The act of presenting arguments and evidence in a clear and compelling way, aiming to influence a decision.

Oral Submissions

A formal presentation of a legal argument, typically delivered in a courtroom or before a tribunal.

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Prof. Erik Knutsen

Experienced lawyer who practiced litigation in Canada and the United States, including high-profile cases like 9/11.

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Study Notes

Oral Advocacy Overview

Oral advocacy is a vital skill for immigration practitioners.
Understanding persuasive oral submissions is crucial.

Professor Knutsen's Background

Erik Knutsen is a Queen's Law Professor, previously a litigator.
Experienced in various Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court.
Also practiced litigation in New York City at a prominent firm.
Handled 9/11 World Trade Center cases.
Seeking advice on trial and appeal cases.

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