Prepare for the IAA in your own time with our online support course.
The IAA
is an artificial role-play assessment and the cost implication of having to
re-sit the exam, should you be unsuccessful on your first attempt, can be
daunting. That’s why it is essential that you not only understand how the
assessment works, but that you are able to familiarise yourself with the format
of the exam beforehand. This sample-based support course includes the
following:
How to Prepare for the IAA with Charles Peter
Delivered
by solicitor-advocate and former IAA assessor Charles Peter, this course will
offer guidance on how to adapt your interview technique in line with the strict
time constraints of the assessment. In addition, this course will explore the
skills required to construct a successful bail application, plea in mitigation
and application for an adjournment.
Practical Aspects of Passing the IAA
During
this session, lecturer and former member of the Assessment Board James Parry, a
high-court advocate and former duty solicitor with over 20 years experience in
the criminal justice sector, will guide you through the following:
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The common reasons why candidates fail the IAA
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The key legal resources you will need to pass the
assessment
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The Standards of Competence & Common Crimes which
you will be assessed on
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How to plan your time during the interview and why a
structured consultation is the key to success
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How to effectively gather and analyse information
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Initial information and further disclosure with
reference to annotated samples
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How to conduct yourself during the advocacy section
Sample IAAs
The
course includes several sets of IAA paperwork for you to work through, enabling
you to familiarise yourself with the types of scenarios, and the level of
information which you will receive, before you attempt the assessment under
exam conditions.
For Further Information Or To Request An Invoice, Please Contact The Accreditations Department On 0151 236 2024.