Kiss and Promise | Advice on Advice
Tuesday 18th of June 2024 17:45
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Sherrard RoomTimings
17:45 ~ Doors Open
18:00 ~ Talk
19:30 ~ Reception
This event is expected to end at approximately 20:30
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Business AttireEvent Details
Advice to professional and lay clients, in conference and in writing, is one of the core elements of day to day practice at the Bar.
The lecturer, David Brynmor Thomas KC, is a former partner in a City of London solicitors’ firm, who now practices at the Commercial Bar. The lecture will address practical issues, ideas and tips on giving written and oral advice on a day to day basis, and on dealing with clients when doing so.
Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event including the reception in order to claim a Qualifying Session.
Who can Attend
This event is open to members only.
Dietary Requirements
Qualifying Session Details
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
Learning Outcomes:
After this session, students should be able to:
- Understand and appreciate the goals of lay and professional clients in seeking advice from the Bar.
- Identify some client handling techniques when preparing and delivering advice (both written and in conference)
- Recognise the ethical issues involved in delivering accurate advice, in particular to lay clients.
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
The QS will align with these elements of the professional statement:
1.16
2.2
3.1 / 3.5
Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement
QS Feedback
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Bookings and Cancellations
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Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Cancellations:
Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend by emailing education@middletemple.org.uk
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