Your Honour, are you OK?
Not sure what to do with all the free time suddenly foisted on him, Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) graduate Munawar Sheikh has compiled a helpful courtroom guide that blends traditional advocacy methodology with insights from Michael Jackson’s 1987 hit Smooth Criminal.
The young advocate enters court
#EnteringCourt / #OpeningStatement #FutureBarrister
#Law #MSHEIKH01 pic.twitter.com/FvkrPz2LLy
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
With the opening statement concluded, it’s time for a robust cross-examination
Laying the #Smackdown on #CrossExamination #Barrister #law pic.twitter.com/1dUR75Hayw
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
While on his or her feet, it’s desirable for the young advocate to show a certain swagger
#courtroom #swagger #SmoothCriminal #barrister #futurebarrister #law pic.twitter.com/RCrSrZ0fbA
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
To overcome setbacks, it’s crucial to have a well-rehearsed legal team
When the #defendant has an #Alibi and everyone's like (see pic) #FutureBarrister #Law #LegalCheek #barrister #smooth pic.twitter.com/g2UAcvyGN6
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
A tilt of an advocate’s headgear is a neat way to disorientate an opponent
When #defence #counsel squares up 2 the #CrownProsecutor #SmoothCriminal #law #barrister #FutureBarrister #LegalCheek pic.twitter.com/WqSXtS51gi
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
A modicum of triumphalism on the achievement of a positive result is part of parcel of courtroom life
When you reassure your #client & tell the #prosecution "I told you so" #NotGuilty #LegalCheek #law #SmoothCriminal pic.twitter.com/H5brA42xcy
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
Bowing, while maintaining an upright posture, signals an optimum level of respect for the judicial process
When you leave court #victorious #bow to the judge having #accomplished the #impossible #law #barrister #LegalCheek pic.twitter.com/hOkFgAF8ke
— Munawar Sheikh (@MSHEIKH01) July 8, 2015
