Higher Rights of Audience Training.
Civil courtroom training for solicitors: case analysis, submissions and judicial questions.
Overview.
Civil advocacy informed by SRA standards for procedure, evidence, ethics, submissions and witness handling. Prepare a skeleton or strategy note, argue an application, question a witness and answer judicial questions. Criminal advocacy requires a separate programme.
Who it is for
Practising solicitors and solicitor advocates preparing for higher rights assessment or seeking to sharpen higher court advocacy.
Entry and preparation
Prior advocacy experience is helpful. Participants should check the eligibility and assessment requirements of their chosen assessment provider.
Learning outcomes.
Build a persuasive case theory from an unfamiliar bundle
Deliver structured oral submissions and respond to interventions
Identify strengths and weaknesses in evidence and legal argument
Programme structure.
Four proposed weekly sessions, with preparation between meetings. Dates and session length are confirmed before booking.
Case theory and preparation
Extract the issues from a civil case file and settle a clear strategy.
Oral submissions and judicial intervention
Make a timed submission, then respond to questions from the bench.
Evidence, ethics and professional judgment
Work with disputed evidence while keeping candour and professional duties in view.
Recorded performance, feedback and re-performance
Complete a simulated hearing, review detailed feedback and repeat key passages.
Practice exercises.
A contested interim application with a changing factual record
An appeal-style submission based on a short judgment
A hearing exercise with judicial questions and opposing submissions
Teaching & materials.
Intended faculty: a civil advocate with higher rights and a solicitor advocate or experienced litigator. Names and experience will accompany cohort dates.
Participants prepare a case, perform a live task, receive precise feedback and repeat the exercise with a revised approach.
Includes a fictional bundle, brief, preparation questions and feedback sheet. A checklist and reading list are planned.
Advocate, observe and discuss. Peer practice is planned between sessions. Group size, platform, access period and any continuing community access will be confirmed before booking.
Practical details.
Live sessions, digital case papers, small-group exercises and direct verbal feedback.
The same core exercises, with live observation and discussion. Venue and accessibility arrangements are confirmed for each cohort.
The first dates, session times and final duration have not yet been released.
To be confirmed with the format and faculty. Performance time per participant will be made clear before booking.
No payment is taken now. Fees, VAT, payment and cancellation terms, and any format-specific costs are published before booking.
Take away case papers, feedback and a practice plan. Additional materials are confirmed for each cohort.
This is independent preparatory training. The Centre does not award Higher Rights of Audience. Programme design informed by published guidance.
Your questions.
Does this award Higher Rights of Audience?
No. The Centre offers independent preparation. The SRA qualification requires passing the authorised assessment and completing the SRA process.
When are the next dates?
Register interest for confirmed cohort dates and times.
Can I attend online?
Online and in-person delivery are planned. Format and location are confirmed for each cohort.
Who will teach the programme?
Tutors and their relevant experience are published before booking.
What is included in the fee?
The offer confirms teaching, materials, feedback, fees, VAT and booking terms.
Register your interest.
Tell us what you need. We will share confirmed cohort details.
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