The Bar is simply not getting the best brains – The Times
“So how can advocacy widen its appeal? Lord Neuberger discusses why the Inns of Court have become increasingly exclusive.”
The Times, 27th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Category: advocacy
CPS advocates launch appeals over quality grades – Law Society’s Gazette
“Nearly 20% of external applicants for Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) advocacy work in the capital have appealed against the skills and experience grades they have been awarded as part of a new quality assurance and monitoring scheme, the Gazette has learned.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 26th July 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Quality assurance for advocates – Ministry of Justice
“This joint Ministry of Justice / Legal Services Commission consultation seeks views on proposals to develop a quality assurance pilot scheme for all publicly funded criminal defence advocates working in the crown courts and above. The proposals draw on discussions and workshops involving the professions and judiciary. The initial impact assessment outlines the potential impacts of the proposals.”
Consultation paper: quality assurance for advocates [CP 13/07] (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 18th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Solicitor access to higher courts eased by voluntary scheme – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Solicitors Regulation Authority this week decided to remove restrictions on solicitors wanting to appear in the higher courts, replacing compulsory accreditation with voluntary assessment schemes covering criminal, civil and family advocacy.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 28th June 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Quality assurance for advocates – Ministry of Justice
“This joint Ministry of Justice / Legal Services Commission consultation seeks views on proposals to develop a quality assurance pilot scheme for all publicly funded criminal defence advocates working in the crown courts and above. The proposals draw on discussions and workshops involving the professions and judiciary.”
Quality assurance for advocates [CP 13/07]
Ministry of Justice, 22nd June 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Law firm chambers: the model setup for the 21st century or just a gimmick? – The Lawyer
“Two years on and only one firm has followed Herbert Smith into the courtroom. Nina Goswami asks why.”
The Lawyer, 21st May 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Higher rights plan backed – Law Society’s Gazette
“Advocacy should not be treated differently from other practice areas and so the requirement for solicitors to achieve an additional qualification before being permitted to exercise higher rights is unnecessary, the Law Society has said.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 20th April 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Criminal law bar faces up to ‘solicitor threat’ – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has launched a draft strategy paper on how to maintain its members’ position in the market in a bid to meet the ‘growing threat of unfair competition’ from solicitor higher court advocates (HCAs).”
Law Society’s Gazette, 5th April 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
