Palmer, R and McQuoid-Mason, D J. Palmer & McQuoid-Mason’s Basic Trial Advocacy Skills. – 2nd ed. – LexisNexis, 2023.
 
ISBN: 9781776177103
 
Product description: “The main objective of this book is to provide a basic introduction to key aspects of trial advocacy for all courts and tribunals.Trial advocacy is explained in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step way and a number of examples and supporting annexures from actual court cases are used to illustrate relevant principles, strategies and tactics. Apart from serving as a basic guide for newly-qualified lawyers, the book also benefits non-lawyers intimately involved in procedural justice, like police officials, social workers, NGO advice offices, student legal aid clinics, court reporters and paralegals.”
 
Table of contents:
Chapter 1 - The qualities of good trial lawyers
Chapter 2 - General ethical duties of trial lawyers
Chapter 3 - Conflicts of interest, the cab-rank rule and applications for recusal of judicial officers
Chapter 4 - Manners in court (court etiquette)
Chapter 5 - Preparation for trial
Chapter 6 - The opening statement and examination-in-chief
Chapter 7 - Cross-examination and re-examination
Chapter 8 - The closing address
 - Selected additional readings
 - Annexures