Justice Advocacy Uganda - JAU

15/05/2022

Our has hit the big 5.0. today!
To quote his own words....
"Today I made 50 and I'm grateful to God and the people in my life. I have also learnt many lessons in life that will carry me through the years ahead.

1. I have learnt that God is my foundation, and that without him I'm nothing. I have enough evidence to follow him and walk with him.

2. I have learnt that family is what makes you and that one cannot be trusted if they mistreat their own.

3. I have learnt that many a time friends stick closer than brothers. Others come and go but true ones remain.

4. That the value of a person is not what you see when you meet them, but what has been invested in him or her by God, parents, teachers, friends and life.

5. The most enduring lessons I have learnt in life have often been from painful experiences.

6. IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME. These are the best 2 letter words that have governed my life for as long as I can remember and I will still hold on to them in the next phase of my life.

7. That the mark of maturity is overcoming what puffs you up.

8. That what you do to others will come back to you.

9. That keeping grudges is a full time job which is not rewarding.

10. That the best things in life are free.

Thanks for reading and be blessed."

18/04/2022

Hoping your Easter was a blessed one.
Ours is a joyful one because our physical trainings are "resurrecting" tomorrow since 2019!
We look.forward to a great week and heat!

25/03/2022

Yesterday our partner & hosted this important talk by 3 Judges from the US, Kenya and Malawi. One of the take ways was advice on how to deal with judicial discourtesy. Remain calm, don't retaliate and remain focused on the case....
E.g. "Thank You My Lord. We have heard (or noted the court's sentiments (or concerns) and we undertake to address them. Going back to the case my Lord....."
✍🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🤝🏾🙏🏾

12/03/2022

We can't describe how excited we are about the return of our physical advocacy training programs!
Here is the 1st one this year! Secure your slot today!

08/03/2022

Celebrating all the women and men breaking the bias in all legal spaces!
Happy International Women's Day.

23/01/2022

Justice Advocacy Uganda - JAU

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::"I'm fine!"::::::::::::::::.......Cross examination Lesson..... 😅


A farmer named Paddy had a car accident. He was hit by a truck owned by the Eversweet Company.
In court, the Eversweet Company's hot-shot solicitor was questioning Paddy.
'Didn't you say to the police at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine?' asked the solicitor.
Paddy responded: 'Well, I'll tell you what happened. I'd just loaded my fav'rit cow, Bessie, into da... '
'I didn't ask for any details', the solicitor interrupted. 'Just answer the question. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine!'?'
Paddy said, 'Well, I'd just got Bessie into da trailer and I was drivin' down da road.... '
The solicitor interrupted again and said,'Your Honour, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the police on the scene that he was fine. Now several weeks after the accident, he is trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the question. '
By this time, the Judge was fairly interested in Paddy's answer and said to the solicitor: 'I'd like to hear what he has to say about his favourite cow, Bessie'.
Paddy thanked the Judge and proceeded.'Well as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my fav'rit cow, into de trailer and was drivin' her down de road when this huge Eversweet truck and trailer came tundering tru a stop sign and hit me trailer right in da side. I was trown into one ditch and Bessie was trown into da udder. By Jaysus I was hurt, very bad like, and didn't want to move. However, I could hear old Bessie moanin' and groanin'. I knew she was in terrible pain just by her groans.
Shortly after da accident, a policeman on a motorbike turned up. He could hear Bessie moanin' and groanin' too, so he went over to her. After he looked at her, and saw her condition, he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes.
Den da policeman came across de road, gun still in hand, looked at me, and said, 'How are you feelin'?'
'Now wot would you say?'

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24/12/2021

May the spirit and reason for the season warm your hearts and bring inspiration for new opportunities in 2022. From all of us at

13/11/2021

Congratulations our Madam Secretary on this award as the Best Female Corporate Lawyer of the Year 2021! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

07/11/2021

Congratulations to our faculty members on your worthy nominations for the Women in Law Awards 2021.
- Ms. Olivia for Best Corporate Female Lawyer
- Ms. Peruth for Best Female Lawyer in Legal Aid Services
We celebrate with you!

10/10/2021

Happy Independence Weekend!

02/10/2021

A little something for our Alumni Community.
Join us every Tuesday evening in October,
For the TAT Alumni Firechats.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsd--qqTwtH9MkE3LxdgzOHvE61Fty9PyG

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

16/09/2021

Advocacy in Court: Preparation and Performance

For podcast lovers, this is a good one by Hugh Selby an Australian Barrister, Teacher and Author.
Enjoy and let us know your thoughts...

https://podnews.net/podcast/i9a2l

How to listen free to Advocacy in Court: Preparation and Performance in podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and others - or play the latest episode

30/04/2021

May your purpose be fulfilled thru your labour.
And may loving what you do be your portion!
!

17/04/2021

Phillip Collins said "In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn".
Here is a special opportunity for all our TAT Alumni who want to join Faculty. Please register by 22nd April 2021.

07/04/2021

This is an exciting opportunity.
Tell a friend to tell a friend to email us by 15th April 2021. Looking forward!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

04/04/2021

Happy Easter Celebrations from JAU to all our Christian Alumni and Friends.

24/12/2020

We thank all of you our faculty, partners & Alumni for your support that so us persevere and thrive in 2020.
Best wishes for the festive season & 2021!

30/11/2020

Today is a month since the end of our First Ever Online Trial Advocacy Training. It was a happy time when the participants who had not physically met gathered on 30th October 2021 for a closing ceremony. May the beautiful words of inspiration shared in the closing circle ignite our fire for justice along our practice journeys. See y'all in court!!! We are very proud of our new alumni!

26/11/2020

Podcasts - Trial Advocacy, Legal Preparation, Litigation, Online Deposition & Courtroom Skills

https://www.nita.org/podcasts
This a great listen for y'all litigation lawyers....

The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) is the nation’s leading provider of legal advocacy skills training and pioneered the legal skills learning-by-doing methodology.

03/11/2020

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our Programs Assistant Joseph Lutwa.
Joseph lived his life with such a great sense of time like one who knew that his life on earth was short.
May justice deal with the hit and run car that took your young life.
And may providence be the portion of your young family.

30/10/2020

We are excited to FINISH our 1st Online Training, STRONG! 💪🏾
Please Join Us.... 👏🏾🙏🏾

25/09/2020

Our inaugural online training kicked off in high gear this week.
We are very excited about the ray of opportunities it ushers in! 🥳🥳🥳

08/09/2020

Stories vs. Facts....
Hoping your week is off to a beautiful start!

31/08/2020

Bench trial by video? This lawyer says it went better than expected

https://www.abajournal.com/legalrebels/article/rebels_podcast_episode_055

Exhibits were screen-shared with witnesses. Lawyers conducted cross-examinations from their offices while the judge watched from his home. And one afternoon, the proceedings ended early when a witness lost their internet connection.

07/07/2020

Yes, you.....!
Complete this survey to find out. 👇🏿
https://forms.gle/ReR8m8jMyMBLsLvR8

06/07/2020

Top Ten Tips for Virtual Oral Arguments

It's a new week....
Start it off listening to these great tips for our "new normal".
https://soundcloud.com/user-15352895/top-ten-tips-for-virtual-oral-arguments/s-bP08b52LqdB

Presented by the Woman Advocate Committee How do you prepare differently for an oral argument that will occur on a video platform? What small tweaks to your in-person routine should you make to ensu

27/06/2020

TOP FIVE ISSUES FOR APPEAL: Virtual Trials and In-Person COVID Trials

An important topic as we navigate the COVID Trial World. https://www.sharibelitz.com/post/top-five-issues-for-appeal-virtual-trials-and-in-person-covid-trials

By: Shari E. Belitz, Esq., Claire E. Parsons, Esq., Seth J. Zuckerman, Esq. Although logistical issues dominate discussions in the legal arena with respect to virtual trials and in-person COVID trials, it will be the substantive issues appellate courts will be reviewing in the years following the CO...

22/06/2020

Our career changing course is taking an exciting route!
It is coming to you in your office or home.
In the "new normal" - online!
If you are interested in joining us in this beautiful journey, please let us know by filing our this form.
We look forward to hearing from you!

https://forms.gle/ReR8m8jMyMBLsLvR8

06/05/2020

Advocacy Through the Computer Screen: Best Practices for Effective Remote Advocacy

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/practice-points/advocacy-through-computer-screen/

Representing your client during a pandemic—be reasonable, be prepared, be helpful.

26/03/2020

Be safe friends.... 🙏🏾

26/02/2020

Many thanks to our Chair and Leader Mr. James Mukasa Ssebugyenyi for your tearless investment into Ugandan Trial Lawyers. 👏🏾🖖🏾🙏🏾

26/02/2020

Our Faculty "Professor" Emmanuel Emoru opened the litigation seminar. Catch us tomorrow...

05/12/2019

05/12/2019

This little light of mine