MCQ Interview and Advocacy Assessment (IAA)
The purpose of the Interview & Advocacy Assessment (IAA) is to enable us to assess your competence and effectiveness as a duty solicitor acting for a client in magistrates' court proceedings.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills and knowledge in several areas:
The assessment consists of two parts; A simulated client interview and a simulated appearance in a magistrates' court where you will make representations and/or submissions in respect of three cases.
On registration, you will be issued with a copy of our regulations which will provide written guidance on the format, content and assessment criteria for the Interview and Advocacy.