This session is designed for students who want to practice thinking on their feet in a realistic advocacy setting. The exercise is provided to students shortly before the event, allowing them to respond spontaneously. Participants will receive personalised feedback from experienced advocacy trainers on their performance, helping them refine their technique and confidence under pressure.
Event details
Registration Location: Online
Date and registration time: Tuesday 11 November, 5.30pm
Who can attend: Gray’s Inn student Members only
Dress Code: Dark suits
Cost: £6
How to book
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS).
Booking opens: 1 October
Booking closes: 30 October
Qualifying Session
Qualifying Session (QS): 1 QS
Theme: Advocacy skills
Learning aims:
- Practise assimilating detailed information and be able to spot the ‘best’ points as well as where the main weaknesses are in the case lie.
- Practise delivering submissions that are clear, well-organised and persuasive.
- Demonstrate confidence in advocacy, incorporating feedback from trainers.
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers: 1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 1.11, 1.15, 1.17, 2.6, 3.1, 3.4, 4.1
Preparation required: Yes
Interactive: Yes
To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to join the event on time and stay for the full duration of the event. Please enter your full name when joining the event so that we can record attendance and update the QS records accordingly. This can take up to two weeks.
Please see Qualifying Sessions for further information.