WORKSHOP DETAILS

This practical two-hour online workshop is designed for lawyers of up to seven years’ qualification, as well as those returning to practice.

It offers a valuable opportunity to test your advocacy in a supportive setting, refine your technique, and receive constructive feedback. The session will be led by special guest presenter Daniel Benjamin, District Judge and Crown Court Recorder.

What the workshop offers

A chance to practise oral advocacy in a safe and supportive environment.

Clear feedback on what you are doing well and where you can improve.

An opportunity to try new techniques and build confidence.

The benefit of learning from the performances and feedback given to others

Advocacy exercises

The workshop uses criminal case materials, but the skills explored are transferable across practice areas.

You will choose one exercise to prepare:

bail application
hearsay application
application to stay proceedings or exclude evidence
plea in mitigation

Prefer to observe?

You are very welcome to attend as an observer. Observing is not a passive experience. It is an excellent way to learn from others, hear detailed feedback, and reflect on how you would have approached the exercise yourself.

Also included:

• practical advocacy guidance from Daniel Benjamin
• live Q&A
• certificate of attendance

Important

Because of time constraints, the number of participants who can perform is limited. If you would like the opportunity to perform, early booking is recommended.