AOS - 2B - The need for legal practitioners in a civil dispute

Question 1

The need for legal practitioners in a civil dispute

Answer 1

• legal practitioners present the cases of each side
• also provide parties with legal advice and advocacy

Question 2

List the need for legal practitioners in a civil dispute - PEAR

Answer 2

1. presenting the facts
2. representing interests
3. adhering to rules of evidence and procedure
4. explaining the law and options

Question 3

Presenting the facts

Answer 3

• legal practitioners are responsible for choosing how they will present evidence, witnesses they will call, what questions they will ask

Question 4

Presenting interests

Answer 4

responsible for representing and advocating the interests of the parties they are representing

Question 5

adhering to the rules of evidence and procedures

Answer 5

required to understand and adhere to the strict rules of evidence and procedures in court proceedings

Question 6

explaining the law and other legal options

Answer 6

responsible for explaining the applicable law and different legal options