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BPTC & LPC graduates sought to work as County Court Advocates. Start this summer!
Work with the country’s most prestigious law firms and financial institutions, attending a large variety of civil hearings including mortgage possessions, bankruptcies, summary judgment applications and small claims trials.
Manage your own caseload, formulate submissions, put them before District Judges in chambers and develop the legal skills you have acquired during your professional studies.
You must have the ability to understand the business needs and commercial realities from both the firm’s and the client's perspectives. You will need to demonstrate independence, self-motivation and excellent time-management skills. You will need to be able to think on your feet during pressured situations, whilst always putting your client’s case forward in the strongest terms. You must be able to research the law and apply it to practical situations. Excellent public speaking skills, good attention to detail and an ability to write accurately and professionally are a must.
Hearings are paid at a fixed rate and travel disbursements are also paid. Advocate invoices are paid within 21 days of receipt.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.