Advocacy training for those dealing with vulnerable witnesses in court
- Next Inner Temple Course: 28 October 2025
- Location: In person, Inner Temple Treasury Building
- Start time: 5.15pm Registration and Refreshments
- Duration: 5.30-8.30pm In groups for skills-based workshops
- Cost: £50 deposit (refunded on attendance)
This course has been designed to ensure that all advocates, when dealing with witnesses from the whole spectrum of vulnerabilities from age and background to physical or mental health and other developmental issues, understand the key principles behind the approach to and questioning of vulnerable people in the justice system.
Courses are provided and run by the Inns and Circuits, with the training materials prepared by the Inns of Court College of Advocacy
All courses are open to all barristers, regardless of their Inn membership. To book onto any of the upcoming sessions below, please contact the relevant Inn:
Inner Temple
- Tuesday 28 October (evening) – in person at Inner Temple (please note there is a £50 deposit for this course, returnable after attendance).
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- Tuesday 4 March 2025 – online via Zoom – fully booked
- Saturday 13 September 2025 – in person at Gray’s Inn
- 2025 date tbc
- 2025 date tbc
The above courses all focus solely on criminal law. Family law training is provided by the Family Law Bar Association – please contact admin@flba.co.uk for more details.