We offer both civil and criminal advocacy training to help prepare you for the Higher Rights Advocacy Assessments. There is no compulsory training required for the HRA Assessments, but we do recommend that you consider our courses to ensure that you are fully prepared for the examinations and that you maximise your performance for the best results.
Our Training
Whether you wish to take the civil or criminal assessments, we offer two day training sessions for both parts of the HRA Assessment.
- Written Advocacy Training – 2 days
- Practical Advocacy Training – 2 days
Available For All
Our Higher Rights of Audience courses are available to both civil and criminal practitioners on a public basis at our London Moorgate campus. We also offer Higher Rights training for organisations wishing to train groups of delegates in HRA – this can be arranged at one of our campuses or at a venue of your choice.
Additionally, for trainees wishing to pursue a career in litigation, Higher Rights training can be chosen as a replacement for PSC electives, with the opportunity to complete the assessment on qualification.
From a Firm?
We can provide our HRA training to groups of trainees for firms either at our campus or at your offices.
Find out moreCourse Fees
Individual options
Written Advocacy Training
Civil or Criminal
£555 + 20% VAT
Practical Advocacy Training
Civil or Criminal
£555 + 20% VAT
Packages
Written and Practical Advocacy Training
Civil or Criminal
£1,110 + 20% VAT
PSC and Higher Rights training
Core PSC modules and Higher Rights training (courses only)
£1,940 + 20% VAT
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You can book a place on this course online, or get in touch with our team via email for more information.
Book nowFrequently Asked Questions
How does a solicitor get HRA?
A Solicitor and a registered European lawyer (REL) are granted rights of audience in all courts when they are admitted or registered. However, they cannot exercise those rights in the higher courts until they have complied with additional assessment requirements.
What are the rights of the audience of solicitors?
According to common law, a right of audience is generally a right of solicitor advocate to appear and conduct proceedings in court on behalf of their clients.
Who has the HRA before a circuit judge?
Circuit judges must be solicitors who have held a 'right of audience' (the right to appear in court as an advocate) for at least ten years. They should generally also have served either part-time as a recorder on criminal cases or full-time as district judges on civil cases before they can be appointed.
