Training Manual . - M. : Unity-Dana, 2012. - 375 s. Topical problems of advocacy in criminal proceedings are considered in the light of the adversarial requirement as an important element of the criminal process. Recommendations are given that allow lawyers to more effectively perform their functions in the stage of preparing the case for consideration in court, optimize the preparation of judicial speech, correctly draw up legal documents. Special attention is paid to the ethical foundations of the professional activity of a lawyer . For students and postgraduates of law schools, as well as for practicing lawyers .