Youth Justice Training for Lawyers
Explaining Law & Process to Children: A YJLC Workshop for Lawyers
Where: Ashley Building , Middle Temple Lane , London EC4Y 9BT
When: Thursday 27 April 2023 (17.30 – 20.00)
How much: Members: £25 | Non-members: £50
As lawyers we spend many years training to know and understand the law- great – this is what we need lawyers to know!
What there is less focus on is how to work with clients, particularly child clients.
This evening workshop will teach you how to utilize a template developed by the Child Law Network which includes all the steps that need to be covered when explaining a legal case to a child client. Hone these skills and come away with a complete template to help you in your future work.
Although it is designed with a child client in mind it is also an extremely useful tool for explaining a case to any lay client.
Explaining your area of law, is your expertise. Our tools helps you develop a methodical way to explain the process, timeframes, actors and possible outcomes in a way that is understandable to a non-lawyer. It helps manage expectations, increases understanding and enables fuller participation.
The Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) is the centre of excellence on youth justice law in England and Wales. We share knowledge and circulate innovation to ensure improved outcomes and experiences for children in the criminal justice system.
Delivered in-person by leading expert youth justice lawyers in collaboration with young people, our training is essential for all lawyers who will be representing children in the criminal courts.
The training is unique, giving you access to unparalleled expertise and the unusual opportunity to get honest feedback directly from young people.
The Bar Standards Board requires barristers representing children to have the specialist skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to work effectively with vulnerable children and young people.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires solicitors representing children in the criminal courts to reflect on their practice and undertake regular learning and development so their skills and knowledge remain up to date. All solicitors will need to make an annual declaration to the SRA that they have done this.
Improve your knowledge and skills and join a growing community of the most competent youth justice practitioners.
“The YJLC training should be compulsory. It is brilliant and I’d recommend that every pupil/ junior barrister does this training. It can be daunting stepping foot in the youth courts, to represent a vulnerable young person and this training gives you the confidence to represent these people in the best way.” – Alexandra Wilson, barrister and founder of Black Women In Law
“Having young people delivering training was very valuable, particularly to be given honest feedback and moving away from actors” – Pupil barrister
“The presentations were really useful and so were the materials” – Solicitor
If you, your chambers or firm buy YJLC membership within 60 days of attending the training, the cost of membership will be reduced by £25 per person. Register your interest in a membership.
Costs
Silk £50.00 +7 Years £50.00 -7 Years £50.00 Pupil £50.00 Non Member £50.00