Life in the Magistrates’ or Youth Court: what to do and not to do.
Wednesday 21st of February 2024 17:45
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Sherrard RoomTimings
17:45 ~ Doors Open
18:15 ~ Lecture
19:15 ~ Reception
Expected to end at approx. 20:30
Dress code
Business AttireEvent Details
In this talk District Judge Susan Williams will discuss the top tips of what to do and what not do when appearing in the Magistrates’ and Youth Courts. Judge Williams will discuss how to navigate your way around the Magistrates’ and Youth Courts, understanding the Youth Court and all that comes with the territory and the key principles of advocacy when appearing in front of a professional or lay judge.
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 for 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 Aims:
After this session, students should be able to:
- Describe how to navigate the Magistrates' and Youth Courts
- Formulate good bail applications and pleas in mitigation
- Illustrate understanding of the Youth Court, intermediaries, vulnerable witnesses and how to deal with them.
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
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Bookings and Cancellations
Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’. Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first). Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 on the day of 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.
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