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| Cartwright King, the leading Midlands criminal and business defence specialists, are training a second tranche of solicitors with a view to becoming Higher Court Advocates (HCA).
The firm has currently 14 lawyers qualified to represent its clients in the Crown Court, and four more are destined to swell the ranks. Whilst solicitors have been able to represent their clients in the Crown Court since 1994, most firms have continued to employ outside barristers for court advocacy.
The training, is taking place in a real courtroom, and coversall aspects of court procedures with emphasis on developing case presentation and the particular style of advocacy demanded by Crown Court Judges. There will also be a chance to share experiences, discuss problems encountered and act out role play scenarios.
Stephen Gelsthorpe, head of HCA said: “We will continue to invest in an intensive and continuous training programme for our senior solicitors. This will ensure that we can provide continuity of service from the police station through the Magistrates Court and into Crown Court, with a full knowledge of their case and backgrounds. This can only increase the quality of service to the client. It should also prove more cost effective for both clients and the government too.” |
