Criminal Advocacy Workshop: Outside London Students (Online)

Students will perform advocacy exercises in small groups led by experienced practitioners who will give feedback on their performance.

Speakers: Various

Themes: Advocacy Skills

Timings: 

5.15pm: Registration

5.30 pm until 6.45pm

Materials and Preparation: Students will be sent an advocacy exercise a week before the event to prepare in advance of the session and will have 10 minutes to perform their exercise on the day. Students who have clearly not prepared will not be awarded a Qualifying Session.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Qualifying Session students will be able to:

·        Recognise some strengths and weaknesses as an advocate.

·        Apply feedback and improve advocacy skills.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)

1.8 : Exercise good English language skills.

1.11 : Ensure they are fully prepared.

1.15 : Have persuasive oral advocacy skills.

Booking: Please book via the Online Booking System.

Cancellation Policy: Students should consider all bookings a professional commitment and should only book onto an event if they fully plan on attending. Once booked on, students will be unable to cancel and receive a refund other than in exceptional circumstances.

This event is a Qualifying Session.