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Magistrates Court Qualification

Magistrates Court Qualification

Elevate your legal career with Datalaw's comprehensive Magistrates Court Qualification, essential for those seeking to become a duty solicitor through the duty solicitor accreditation scheme. Unlike the police station duty solicitor scheme, the court duty solicitor scheme provides legal representation for defendants charged with an offence who do not have their own solicitor. This service is funded by criminal legal aid and is available to defendants both in custody and on bail during their first appearance at the magistrates’ court.

To join the duty solicitor accreditation scheme, solicitors must first gain membership in the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS). This requires completion of the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme (PSRAS) or Police Station Qualification (PSQ), alongside the Magistrates Court Qualification (MCQ), which can be undertaken in any order.

The Magistrates Court Qualification involves two key assessments: the MCQ Portfolio and the MCQ Interview and Advocacy Assessment (IAA). These rigorous evaluations ensure that solicitors have the necessary expertise in criminal litigation to represent clients effectively as duty solicitors. At Datalaw, we offer invaluable MCQ training courses that provide sample-based guidance to help practitioners navigate these assessments successfully.

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MCQ Interactive Live Session - IAA

If you feel you would benefit from undertaking a mock IAA and receiving feedback on your performance, you can schedule an interactive live session with a member of our Assessment Board.This session will last for approximately 60-minutes an ... See More

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£ 300 +VAT

MCQ Interactive Live Session - Portfolio

If you would like additional guidance when compiling your Portfolio submission, you can schedule an interactive live session with a member of our Assessment Board. This session will last for approximately 60-minutes and will be tailored ... See More

with Assessment Board

77 Users Enrolled

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£ 300 +VAT

MCQ Portfolio and IAA Assessments

Duty solicitors provide advocacy services at magistrates' courts on a rota basis, assisting people who do not have their own solicitor. Duty solicitors are also called to police stations to advise and assist people who would otherwise have no l ... See More

Datalaw Team

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165 Users Enrolled

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£ 770 +VAT

MCQ IAA Support Package

Includes IAA Assessment and On-line IAA Support Course Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form

with James Parry

57 Users Enrolled

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£ 567 +VAT

MCQ IAA Support Course

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. Tha ... See More

with James Parry

348 Users Enrolled

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£ 220 +VAT

MCQ Interview and Advocacy Assessment (IAA)

The purpose of the Interview and Advocacy Assessment is to enable assessment of candidates’ competence and effectiveness as a solicitor acting for a client in magistrates’ court proceedings by reference to the competence standards. Ca ... See More

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£ 500 +VAT

MCQ Portfolio Support Course

Prepare for the Portfolio in your own time with our online support course.Developed by Datalaw's Assessment Board and accessible via any internet connected computer, mobile or other internet ready device for a period of 12 months, this practica ... See More

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£ 220 +VAT

MCQ Portfolio Submission

The process of completing the Portfolio has been designed to: - Enable candidates to demonstrate the level and range of their experience of conducting cases in the magistrates� ... See More

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£ 270 +VAT

MCQ Portfolio Support Package

This package includes the MCQ Portfolio Submission and MCQ Portfolio Support Course. Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form The MCQ Portfolio Support Course comprises a recorded webinar, supporting documentation and two samp ... See More

with James Parry

13 Users Enrolled

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£ 366 +VAT

MCQ Support Package

MCQ Support Package - £855 plus VAT Includes: Portfolio Submission & Marking Interview & Advocacy Assessment On-line Portfolio Support Course On-line IAA Support Course Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form

Datalaw Team

with Datalaw Team

238 Users Enrolled

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£ 1130 +VAT

MCQ Interactive Support Package

This package includes the MCQ Portfolio Submission and MCQ Portfolio Support Course. Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form The MCQ Portfolio Support Course comprises a recorded webinar, supporting documentation and two sam ... See More

Datalaw Team

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155 Users Enrolled

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£ 1450 +VAT

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MCQ Portfolio and IAA Assessments

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Duty solicitors provide advocacy services at magistrates' courts on a rota basis, assisting people who do not have their own solicitor. Duty solicitors are also called to police stations to advise and assist people who would otherwise have no legal representation. The Magistrates Court Qualification (MCQ) is one element of the Law Society's Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) which accredits duty solicitors. The MCQ is awarded, subject to suitability, to those who successfully complete the following assessments: The Portfolio ... See more

165 Users Enrolled

£ 770 +VAT

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MCQ Interactive Support Package

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This package includes the MCQ Portfolio Submission and MCQ Portfolio Support Course. Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form The MCQ Portfolio Support Course comprises a recorded webinar, supporting documentation and two sample Portfolios which you can access using any internet connected computer, mobile or other internet ready device for a period of 12 months. The course can be reviewed as often as you wish during this period. How to Prepare a Magistrates Court Portfolio This webinar is delivered by James Parry, a member ... See more

155 Users Enrolled

£ 1450 +VAT

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MCQ Support Package

with Datalaw Team

MCQ Support Package - £855 plus VAT Includes: Portfolio Submission & Marking Interview & Advocacy Assessment On-line Portfolio Support Course On-line IAA Support Course Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form

238 Users Enrolled

£ 1130 +VAT

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MCQ Portfolio Support Package

with James Parry

This package includes the MCQ Portfolio Submission and MCQ Portfolio Support Course. Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form The MCQ Portfolio Support Course comprises a recorded webinar, supporting documentation and two sample Portfolios which you can access using any internet connected computer, mobile or other internet ready device for a period of 12 months. The course can be reviewed as often as you wish during this period. How to Prepare a Magistrates Court Portfolio This webinar is delivered by James Parry, a member ... See more

13 Users Enrolled

£ 366 +VAT

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MCQ IAA Support Package

with James Parry

Includes IAA Assessment and On-line IAA Support Course Please click here for our Timetable and Booking Form

57 Users Enrolled

£ 567 +VAT

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