“I found the day to be very valuable. I found James’ first-hand experiences and perspective to be enormously helpful. I also found it both comforting and interesting to hear from other barristers in the group about problems that they were facing in their practice in the course of the group discussion”

“Much more helpful (and fundamental) for preparing effective cross-examination than much of the standard material which is wheeled out during conventional advocacy training”

“It was excellent. The time spent at the start creating a space which was confidential etc was invaluable, and any apprehension I had felt eased away after that.”

“I gained so much from the day, things that I’ve been using in practice since – invaluable. Thank you both!”

“Tangible advice that I could take on”

“I found the course useful. I will admit to having been rather skeptical - or perhaps terrified is a better word - at having to speak frankly before other practitioners. I thought that the course-leaders were extremely good at encouraging that and making me feel as though I could do so safely.”