Higher Rights (Criminal) qualification preparation course

Overview

🕮 Off the shelf (OTS)

This is a four day course including three days of training plus a practical mock exam day giving a total of four days. Please note this Programme doesn't include the Assessment which must be booked separately with The University of Law.

Target Audience:
The Higher Right of Audience course is made for solicitors looking to broaden their litigation capabilities and career opportunities.
If you’re a trainee solicitor, you can undertake the training but can only sit the assessment once qualified. Trainee solicitors can undertake Higher Rights training during the training contract. Only qualified solicitors are able to sit the assessment and apply to the SRA for the HCAQ status.

About this Programme:
Higher Rights of Audience allows you to represent clients as a solicitor-advocate in the criminal courts throughout England and Wales, helping you to develop not only your skills, but your career too in a fast-moving legal marketplace.

BPP's Higher Rights of Audience preparation course prepares you for the HRA assessments which you must book and pay for separately with the current assessment provider, The University of Law. After passing the assessments, apply to the SRA to be formally recognised as having attained the Higher Courts Higher Courts (Criminal Advocacy) Qualification.

Trainee solicitors can attend the course, but cannot undertake the assessment until they are qualified.
Kindly ensure that all necessary arrangements are made to book the delegates directly with ULaw for the assessment.

The preparation course is structured into two modules, plus a mock exam with feedback:

Written assessment preparation (two days)
Build your knowledge of the law, procedure and rules of evidence in a practical setting
Based on practical exercises to help you get the most from the course and apply to your own practice

Practical assessment preparation (one day)
Hone and enhance your case analysis and case theory skills
Develop your advocacy and presentation skills including interim applications, examination in chief, cross examination and trial speech skills receive guidance and feedback from our experienced tutors

Ethics and Professional Standards is pervasive throughout the course. Your expert presenters will ensure you are fully versed in potential ethical situations that may arise and how to deal with them.

Mock exam with feedback (2-hour live session)
Undertake the written mock assessment in your own time and prepare for the practical mock assessment which takes place live online with a tutor. After the practical mock you will receive verbal feedback on your written and practical mock attempts.