Iain Morley - The Devils Advocate: A spry polemic on how to be seriously good in court - 4ed for kindle (The Devils Advocate Bookshelf Book 0)

The Devils Advocate

A spry polemic on how to be seriously good in Court

4ed for kindle

Iain Morley

August 2017

Iain Morley QC

This 4 th edition is to help kindle readers, following requests from worldwide, to get as a downloadable ebook the now famous work on advocacy skills The Devils Advocate a spry polemic on how to be seriously good in court . It is pretty much the same as the 3 rd edition paperback of 2014, though updates that the author is now a High Court Judge.

What has been said about The Devils Advocate:

...the book of my dreams, the Titanic of the advocacy world (even though it is modestly sized)...Iain Morley has bridged the gap between reading about advocacy and how you actually do it... [the book is] warmly welcomed and should be in every white wig box.

Phillip Taylor, MBE Barrister at Law, in The Barrister

Quite simply [this] is the best book of its kind. Indeed it is the only book of its kind Buy this book. Study it. You wont regret it.

Professor A.R. Forrest, University of Sheffield, in Science & Justice

The Devils Advocate is now a best-selling paperback advocacy manual in the UK and worldwide, in its third edition, published by Sweet & Maxwell, bringing a fresh approach to the Dos and Donts of good advocacy. Written with humour in a conversational style, explaining clear techniques, with the helpful feature that only one or two points are raised on each page, the work takes you through the practical application of advocacy step-by-step.

The Devils Pupil is designed to be a companion work, in which the techniques described in The Devils Advocate can be seen at work in the transcripts of famous trials. Sections of what happened in court have been published, with commentary, written with the same sense of humour and directness for which The Devils Advocate is famous.

The Devils Junior is the next step up, just as a Pupil will wish to become a Junior at the Bar. And it reviews the greatest trial in history the Nuremberg trial of 1945-46. Advocates determined to be seriously good in court will want all three books.

Iain Morley has over 25 years Call and has been a QC in well-known London criminal chambers. He has prosecuted and defended in serious crime at every level in the Crown Courts and Court of Appeal, and practiced for eight years in the international criminal tribunals. Domestically, he teaches advocacy skills to pupil barristers, solicitors, Silks and Judges, and worldwide has appeared or taught in 33 jurisdictions.

He is now a High Court Judge in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

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Published as a paperback by Sweet & Maxwell

First Edition 2005

Second Edition 2009

Third Edition - 2014

Iain Morley QC

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Praise for the first edition of The Devils Advocate

...the book of my dreams, the Titanic of the advocacy world (even though it is modestly sized)...Ian Morley has bridged the gap between reading about advocacy and how you actually do it... [the book is] warmly welcomed and should be in every white wig box.

Phillip Taylor, MBE Barrister at Law, in The Barrister

The Devils Advocate is written in a most unusual style. It really is a fresh approach to explaining the art of advocacy I found the examples fascinating, easy to follow and eminently sensible. My congratulations to Morley for his short polemic. He should not underestimate its importance.

Michael Caplan QC, Kingsley Napley, in Solicitors Journal

As someone who has generally never found books on advocacy much use, I would be genuinely happy to recommend this work. It is easy to pick up and flick through. It is nothing if not fun to read. It rams home some basic but nevertheless intelligent and important propositions which even the best advocates often lost sight of we can all learn from its wisdom.

Charles Hollander QC, Brick Court Chambers, in Legal Week

Quite simply [this] is the best book of its kind. Indeed it is the only book of its kind Buy this book. Study it. You wont regret it.

Professor A.R. Forrest, University of Sheffield, in Science & Justice

As a law student, I don't think I could have found a better guide to advocacy. I'd recommend it to anyone who ever has to do a moot, show up in court, or simply make a presentation. Its advice is as relevant to an experienced lawyer, as it is to a law student.

Law student, Toronto

This book is easy to read and digest. It gives superb guidance and assistance on advocacy. It's totally practical. It's a weapon in your hand.

A Junior London Barrister

From the outset, Morley states that the approach is practical, drawing upon his admirable experience as an advocate without any discussion of the theoretical bases. This is a rough and ready, but absolutely authoritative guide or handbook to advocacy - the dos and the don'ts.

Customer review, Amazon

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Following the second edition,

a selection of emails from advocates worldwide

Im an advocate here in New Delhi (India). Please tell me how can I get your book The Devils Advocate ??????

Thank you sir

Avadh Kaushik

I'd like to thank you very much for writing your excellent book, The Devil's Advocate. I found the information contained therein very useful! They layout too, made the book easy to follow and engaging.

With best wishes,

Adam Pogonowski

I am a second year student of law at Kisii University College in Kenya. I write, to highly appreciate you for your willingness to share with us and the whole world your vast experience in advocacy through your book The Devil's Advocate, 2nd ed . Its so inspirational and educating.

Be blessed,

Mokaya John

I am a British-Tanzanian BPTC student. Having read your book The Devil's Advocate and learning you are in Arusha, I felt compelled to contact you and let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed your book. It is by far the most useful tool I have come across in advocacy. I know several other students at the BPP who have also found it brilliant and you should know that your book is permanently in my bag.

Best wishes,

Aleisha Ebrahim

As a BPTC student, I have just finished reading your book The Devils Advocate . It is outstanding, and sort of book I had been looking for, so long. Thank you very much.

Regards

Saumitra Sarder

Greetings from Singapore. I am writing to thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and advice with us all. I am a legal officer with the Revenue Authority. I just bought a copy of your book, The Devil's Advocate. I find it very helpful, and that it offers very many very sensible and practical advice and tips.