An Introduction To Advocacy is a guide to the skills of advocacy for those new to the courtroom. Concentrating on the pleading of a case rather than the law, it examines the basics necessary to conduct an effective trial.  Read More

Australian Civil Procedure, 7th Edition presents a clear and detailed explanation of the civil litigation systems for all Australian jurisdictions. The authoritative Australian text in civil procedure, Cairns provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive overview of the subject.  Read More

Class Actions in Australia is the first work of its kind to be published in Australia. With a practical focus, this work covers all aspects of class action litigation, including commencement, choice of forum, pleadings, opting out, conduct, settlement and costs.  Read More

Adapted from Thomas A Mauet this text presents a method of pre-trial preparation, discusses the skills and techniques which must be developed and employed during each phase of the trial process and gives clear examples of how these techniques may be used at trial. The second edition is fully revised and takes into account the changes to trial...  Read More

Preparation is often said to be the key to successful advocacy, and in the preparation of any matter there are two questions that must always answered: "What must I prove in order to succeed?" and "How am I going to prove that?"  Despite the fundamental importance of these questions, there has not until now, been an Australian text which explained...  Read More