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: Monday 22 June, 5.45pm
Who can attend: Open to student members of the Inn and TQLs
Dress Code: Smart casual
Cost: £6
How to book
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS).
Booking opens: 30 March
Booking closes: 15 June
Qualifying Session
Qualifying Session (QS): 1QS
Theme: Advocacy skills, Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
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.