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Published: 4 June 2025

The Essentials, Pleadings,

The Essentials | Pleadings | CPD 1 hr

This recorded webinar will take you through the essential, foundational concepts of how to draft pleadings.

The webinar will cover the core rules on pleadings and also what steps you need to take throughout the preparation for drafting statements of claim, statements of defence and statements of reply.  It is practically focused.  

Properly prepared court pleadings are critical documents for initiating civil proceedings. Pleadings define the issues in dispute, inform the opposing party about the case they need to meet, and ensure a fair and efficient hearing process by facilitating the parties’ focus on the relevant issues and evidence.  It is crucial to get them right.  This webinar is a ‘how-to guide’ for drafting pleadings. You will be provided with a checklist of what to consider and address when drafting pleadings.

The presentation is aimed at Junior and Intermediate practitioners, as well as those unfamiliar with this area of practice but wishing to learn how to draft pleadings, the fundamentals rules, and what to consider and address.   It is also suitable for those looking for a refresher in this area. 

Members download for free or non members, purchase this recorded webinar today to hear what our experienced litigators Polly Pope and Kishen Kommu have to share about getting your pleadings right!

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