Advocacy Rights course

Develop your advocacy skills. Take the next step towards representing clients in court.

Advocacy Rights enable suitably qualified and authorised legal professionals to represent clients in specified court proceedings.

For Chartered Legal Executives working in litigation, gaining Advocacy Rights can provide an opportunity to develop courtroom advocacy skills, expand professional responsibilities and progress towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate.

Advocacy Rights pathways

CILEX Regulation offers Advocacy Rights in three specialist areas:

• Civil Advocacy: represent clients in civil proceedings.
• Criminal Advocacy: represent clients in criminal proceedings.
• Family Advocacy: represent clients in family proceedings.

Civil and Family Advocacy Rights are available for judges’ room hearings or wider open-court advocacy. Criminal Advocacy Rights are available for open-court proceedings.

The scope of practice depends on the authorisation granted by CILEX Regulation.

What does Advocacy Skills training cover?

Accredited Advocacy Skills Courses develop practical courtroom skills, including:

• Preparing and presenting legal arguments
• Opening and closing submissions
• Examination and cross-examination of witnesses
• Applying the law of evidence
• Developing effective courtroom advocacy techniques

Who is this pathway suitable for?

The pathway is designed for eligible legal professionals, including Chartered Legal Executive Litigators seeking additional Advocacy Rights and those applying for standalone advocacy authorisation.

Applicants must meet CILEX Regulation’s eligibility requirements, including relevant legal experience and evidence of advocacy competence.

How do you gain Advocacy Rights?

1. Apply to CILEX Regulation for a Certificate of Eligibility.
2. Once approved, complete an accredited Advocacy Skills Course and its assessments.
3. Submit the required evidence and complete CILEX Regulation’s authorisation process.

Completing the course does not automatically grant Advocacy Rights. Authorisation must be obtained from CILEX Regulation.

Interested in developing your Advocacy Rights?

Register your interest below to discuss your current qualifications, professional experience and potential next steps towards Advocacy Rights.

What support is available?

Tutor support: one-to-one contact with subject matter expert tutors by email to raise any query on the learning content, with a response time of up to 48 hours within the working week.

Academic coach: help with planning your study, staying on track for assessment day.

Q&A forums: ask questions about the course and academic content, and liaise with others on the course. All overseen by tutors to provide additional insight.

Student Services Team: on hand with course guidance, administrative and pastoral support.

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