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12th June 2009 - Introductory training course
The Society of Solicitor Advocates is running its annual introductory course for prospective Solicitor Advocates on Friday 12th June 2009 at the Law Society of Scotland, 26 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh.
The half-day event is intended for all solicitors (civil or criminal) considering applying for Extended Rights of Audience but unsure of what is involved.
The Introductory Course deals with the practical and administrative steps involved in applying for Extended Rights of Audience and covers application criteria, referees, examinations (Supreme Courts Procedure and Codes of Conduct) and the subsequent written pleading /oral advocacy assessment courses as well as costs.
Speakers include Bruce Ritchie who is Director of Professional Practice at the Law Society of Scotland and Lord McGhie who acts as one of the advocacy assessors.
Contributions will be made by senior office bearers of the Society of Solicitor Advocates and there will also be a panel session dealing with practical and topical matters relative to practising as a Solicitor Advocate.
The half-day course runs from 10 am - 1pm and costs £100. To reserve a place contact Paul Motion, Secretary of the Society of Solicitor Advocates on 0131 240 1114 or email prm@bto.co.uk .
