Sentences with phrase «advocacy skills which»

In that time I was exposed to the most fascinating cases in the High Court and beyond (many of them have been reported) which allowed me to develop my knowledge base and advocacy skills which I am now able to offer to parents again.

Walk the Talk is designed to encourage self - advocacy skills which will prepare the students for their future.

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This issue of the monthly newsletter includes articles on the 2017 celebration of National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week; ways in which scientists can give back to their local communities; developing communication and self - advocacy skills; and building a postdoc seminar series.

Yes, DI lessons are scripted, specifying «the exact wording and the examples the teacher is to present for each exercise in the program, which ensures that the program will communicate one and only one possible interpretation of the skill being taught,» according to the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI), an advocacy organization based in Oregon.

The production stage aids in the development of digital literacy skills — which includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration, and advocacy.

Developed by an advocacy organization, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, which works with thirty - eight leading American tech companies, the program was designed to inculcate students not only with modern technical skills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global viSkills, which works with thirty - eight leading American tech companies, the program was designed to inculcate students not only with modern technical skills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global viskills and a facility for critical thinking but also with the requisite tools for successful citizenship in the global village.

Under Garcia's leadership, SEIU collaborated with both the Los Angeles Parents Union, which I co-founded, and Green Dot Public Schools to help parents gain the advocacy skills to communicate with teachers and district administrators to demand quality education.

We focus on conveying Country Day's high academic standards and rigorous program offerings, including Harkness Learning, public speaking, and the emphasis on writing and self - advocacy skills, which give our students the best possible preparation for secondary school and college.

Training staff, interns, and volunteers is a key part of THL's strategy of helping to grow the animal advocacy movement by increasing the number of committed, trained, animal advocates.189 THL has large and structured volunteer, intern, and campus outreach programs designed in part to help participants become better advocates ready for positions of greater responsibility.190, 191 THL also tries to promote professional development among staff through structured training for managers and opportunities to attend relevant conferences and trainings.192 THL tells us that they try to promote from within as much as possible, and we have observed this in several cases.193 In our conversations with staff, we heard that while staff, interns, and volunteers all have opportunities for training and skill development, such opportunities tend to be much less structured for staff and more reliant on the staff member to take the initiative, which may lead to less overall growth.194

The advocacy program is intended as a tool to assist the students and to provide them with a hands - on learning experience in which firm lawyers will help the students improve their advocacy skills.

So while there are many skill - sets that draw aspiring lawyers to our sister profession, it remains the case that those who want above all to become courtroom advocates are drawn to the Bar, which remains the natural home for professional excellence in advocacy.

In my first year alone I did several skill - based exercises involving oral advocacy and legal writing, which were judged mostly by members of the local bar.

The Advocates» Society has a Civil Litigation Skills Certificate which I've found useful, the Canadian Bar Association is offering Skilled Lawyer Series with advocacy and transaction streams, as well as a series on practice management.

The article noted: «Dudnikov's careful understanding, teamwork, drive, legal acumen and strong advocacy skills will make him a popular choice as a junior from leaders both inside and outside his set, one from which firms and clients can only benefit».

This is the first occasion on which a mooting competition, which is designed to test the advocacy skills of its participants, has been held in -LSB-...]

The overbearing actions of the prosecuting agency, which caused anguish and hardship for the individual and his family, brought home to Mr. Cluff the importance of having skilled and aggressive advocacy to protect individuals» rights.

Cullen, who teaches a course on leadership at Santa Clara University School of Law, explores the relationship between advocacy skills, at which lawyers excel, and leadership skills, which they often lack.

His accomplishments as a trial lawyer are recognized by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy which has invited him to teach trial skills at its flagship national program in Boulder, Colorado (seven times) and at many of its regional programs.

Sheppard Mullin lawyers are known for exceptional advocacy, trial and appellate skills, in - depth knowledge of state and federal courts at all levels and practical business judgment, all of which contribute to our consistent delivery of solid, cost efficient results.

With decades of commercial litigation experience, Mr. Owen's accomplishments as a trial lawyer are recognized by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, which has invited him to teach trial skills seven times at its national program and at many regional programs.

Moot Court Honors Board is a student - run honors organization which provides its members with the opportunity to develop their oral and written appellate advocacy skills.

All law schools have programs like Moot Court — which hones oral advocacy skills that help you in law as much as in life — and certificate tracks that allow you to declare a specialty, gain certification, and shape your direction as a lawyer.

The training was the third in a series of five workshops which make up a multi-staged initiative that addresses effective tools for investigation of cases; best practices in case management; preparation of files to ensure successful prosecution; and improved trial advocacy skills for police prosecutors.

Job Objective Seeking an Advocacy Officer position within a highly established organization in which my skills can be enhanced to benefit the organization.

While mediation skills are common to all areas of practice (and are distinct skills from those of advocacy / lawyering and therapy), different areas of mediation will have different «expertise» which should be learned.

Increase self - awareness and personal advocacy skills, which set the stage for new mothers to be strong and confident advocates for their children and families.