Delivered by the UK’s Only SRA-Regulated Assessment Provider
Face-to-Face Higher Rights Training Comes to the Midlands
The University of Law is bringing its Higher Rights of Audience (HRA) advocacy training to Birmingham this Summer, offering practitioners across the Midlands the opportunity to undertake high-quality, in person advocacy training with the UK’s only SRA-regulated provider of the Higher Rights assessment.
This launch reflects the growing demand for advanced advocacy training within the Birmingham legal community and strengthens the region’s commitment to high quality professional development.
Why Obtain Higher Rights of Audience?
Obtaining Higher Rights of Audience enhances your professional standing, expands the scope of work you can undertake, and supports your long-term career development.
For many solicitors and CILEX members, Higher Rights open the door to appearing in the higher civil and criminal courts, taking greater ownership of cases and developing a more advocacy focused practice.
The training also equips delegates with practical skills that can be applied immediately in day-to-day professional work.
Higher Rights Advocacy Training at The University of Law
The University of Law provide Higher Rights training with unmatched flexibility and practitioner led expertise. We deliver Civil and Criminal Higher Rights Advocacy Training, designed for trainee solicitors, qualified solicitors and CILEX members.
Each pathway is structured to mirror the format of the Higher Rights assessment and is split into two distinct elements:
Part 1: Written Advocacy
Focuses on how to be ethically safe, how to use and marshal evidence, civil procedure, analysis and drafting effective written submissions.
Part 2: Practical Advocacy
Develops oral advocacy skills through realistic case scenarios, interim applications, mini trials and structured feedback from experienced tutors.
All our courses are delivered by experienced practitioners and designed for small group delivery to maximise interaction, engagement, inclusion, support and feedback.
While training is not compulsory, our courses are structured to help maximise your performance in the assessments while developing confident, effective advocacy you can apply in practice instantly.
Why Choose Face-to-Face Training in Birmingham?
We are the only major provider offering both face-to-face and online Higher Rights training, with Birmingham set to become our key regional centre outside London.
In-person delivery offers clear benefits:
- Small group sizes
- High levels of interaction
- Live advocacy exercises
- Detailed, individual feedback from experienced practitioner-tutors
This immersive environment allows delegates to build confidence, refine their technique and engage fully with advocacy skills in a supportive setting.
Course Format, Pricing and Delivery Options
Each training course element runs over two days and is priced at £555 + VAT, with written and practical elements available to book separately.
We also offer in-house delivery for firms wishing to train groups of delegates.
Higher Rights Assessments
Higher Rights assessments are scheduled throughout the year, both online and in person. Full details and specimen materials are available on the University of Law’s website.
A New Opportunity for Practitioners across the Midlands
With Birmingham launching from Summer, practitioners across the Midlands now have a valuable opportunity to progress their advocacy careers locally.
To book or enquire, visit:
Higher Rights of Audience | University of Law
Higher Rights of Audience – Assessment | University of Law