Courses for Lawyers
Course Tutor: Julian Dismore
Highly experienced trainer in media skills and presentation techniques
Uses role plays and on camera video exercises to enhance rapid learning and boost confidence
Contact: julian@tvtheinsidersguide.com
Or call: 077177 44321
The Courses
Course 1: Media skills for lawyers
Who the course is for: Lawyers at every level who would like to improve their skills and confidence when it comes to appearing on TV, radio, web videos or podcasts.
Objectives: At the end of this one day course participants will be able to:
· Prepare effectively for different kinds of interviews
· Come across well in TV, radio and web video interviews
· Conduct a podcast with confidence
· Spot tricks of the media trade and avoid potential traps!
Course Content: Welcome and Introduction
· Course overview and objectives
· What do you want to achieve today?
How to come across well in a broadcast interview:
- Do’s and don’ts of dealing with the media – and what to expect
- Tricks of the media trade: “Why?” and silence…
- Appearance, tone and body language
- Controlling nerves and boosting confidence on camera
- Preparation is key – decide on your message and do your research
- Put yourself in their shoes – what would you ask?
- Different kinds of interview experiences – hostile and friendly
- Make your best points first and short and often!
- Interviews in different locations – office/home/ studio/‘down the line’ from a booth
- Conducting and chairing podcasts – the conventions
· On camera interview exercises – role playing different scenarios
· Web video and podcast exercises
· Review and debrief
· Most famous gaffes of all time!
Summary and close:
Course participants receive written notes to take away. Role plays and exercises can be uploaded to YouTube for later review on request.
Course for up to 15 participants.
One day course - £1500 This figure includes all camera and edit kit.
Course 2: Presentation skills for lawyers
Who the course is for: Lawyers at every level who would like to improve their presentational skills in a variety of scenarios. How to convince colleagues and influence people!
Objectives: At the end of this one day course participants will be able to:
· Feel more confident when presenting ideas to colleagues.
· Engage people effectively in a seminar, conference or board meeting
· Come across well on TV
· Present a web video
· Host a podcast
Course Content: Welcome and Introduction
· Course overview and objectives
· What do you want to achieve today?
How to hone your presentation skills to perfection!
- How to pitch ideas – do’s and don’ts
- Preparation is key
- Body language and appearance. Pace, tone and pitch.
- Pausing, projecting and enunciating
- Engaging people in different scenarios
- Increasing your confidence on camera
- What to say in a piece to camera – scripting and bullet points
- Talking to the camera – how not to appear wooden
- Keep it short and sexy! And use your hands to express yourself.
- Hosting a podcast – the conventions
· Role playing different scenarios requiring presentation skills
· On camera presentation exercises
· Hosting a podcast exercise
· Review
Summary and close:
Course participants receive written notes to take away. Role plays and exercises can be uploaded to YouTube for later review on request.
Course for up to 15 participants.
One day course - £1500 This figure includes all camera and edit kit.
Course 3: Crisis management skills for lawyers
Who the course is for: Lawyers at every level who want to improve their ability to deal with the media during a crisis – and empathise with their clients if they’re in a crisis situation!
Objectives: At the end of this one day course participants will be able to:
· Feel more confident when it comes to dealing with a crisis
· Prepare a crisis management strategy before a crisis happens
· Come across well on TV / radio / internet interviews during a crisis
· Present a web video broadcast during a crisis
· See off crises before they happen
Course Content: Welcome and Introduction
· Course overview and objectives
· What do you want to achieve today?
How to deal with a crisis – and see one off before it happens!
- What is a crisis? And what can happen if it isn’t handled right...
- Different examples of crises in the recent past – with good and bad handling
- Do’s and don’ts in a crisis. Deal with the crisis first – the media second.
- Preparing for a crisis – drawing up a crisis management strategy paper
- A crisis happens – what’s the first thing you do?
- What to do as a crisis unfolds. What to say and what not to say.
- When a crisis goes bad – strategies to avoid having to resign!
- Different kinds of crises and different tactics.
- A very modern crisis – the irate blog.
- Crisis avoidance – attention to detail.
· Exercise – drawing up a crisis management strategy
· Role playing different crisis scenarios - presentation skills
· On camera crisis exercises
· Presenting a web video to during a crisis exercise
· Review
Summary and close:
Course participants receive written notes to take away. Role plays and exercises can be uploaded to YouTube for later review on request.
Course for up to 15 participants.
One day course - £1500 This figure includes all camera and edit kit
Course 4: Podcast Presentation and Production
A one day course specifically designed to help solicitors produce and present podcasts.
The course can be adapted for different needs, but the general layout is…
Acquiring the skills to prepare, produce and perform podcasts to a full broadcast standard.
· The Holy Trinity of Presenting.
· Interviewing.
· A piece to mic – talking directly to the listener.
· Voice over.
You will learn the following…
- Do’s and don’ts of interviews for podcast.
- Doing pieces to mic like a natural.
- The three stages of podcasting, preproduction, production and post.
- Choosing the best quality kit and recording environment.
- Structuring your podcast and writing the script.
- Briefing the contributors and setting the tone.
- The role of the Chair.
- Recording podcasts like the professionals
- The importance of the ‘pay off.’
Summary and close:
Course participants receive written notes to take away. Exercises can be uploaded to YouTube for later review on request.
Course for up to 15 participants.
One day course - £1500 This figure includes all camera and edit kit
Contact: Julian@tvtheinsidersguide 077177 44321