15 July 2026
If practising in the higher courts is one of your goals then you should regularly reflect on the quality of your advocacy and the knowledge and skills needed to practise there.
15 July 2026
Criminal and civil advocacy are high risk areas of practice. If you provide poor standards of advocacy then there is a significant risk to your clients, other individuals, the public interest and the administration of justice.
1 October 2025
Training assessment providers for higher rights of audience.
1 October 2025
We set the competence standards solicitor and REL higher court advocates must meet and maintain. We also authorise assessment organisations to test people against those standards and set the regulations under which this scheme operates.
28 November 2023
This guide outlines what good practice looks like for police station representatives
12 June 2023
Using the correct terms of address in a court or tribunal will avoid a mistake which may damage your credibility particularly if you haven't practised in a particular court or tribunal before, or for a long time.
29 March 2023
These guidelines regulate the assessments that lead to qualification under the police station representative accreditation scheme (PSRAS)
29 March 2023
The detailed assessment standards that have to be met by a solicitor or representative who acts for a person detained in a police station.
28 March 2023
The Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme (PSRAS) is a compulsory qualification for solicitors and non-solicitors who provide legal advice at the police station on a legally aided basis.
9 January 2023
Useful checklists that make sure you get the basics right.
