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  6. Rule C4

Rule C4: Solicitor Advocates

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  • C4.1: Rights of Audience in the Civil Courts

    Course of Training in Evidence, Pleading and Procedure The following matters are to be included in the course of training

  • C4.2: Rights of Audience in the Criminal Courts

    Course of Training in Evidence and Pleading. The following matters are to be included in the course of training

  • C4.3: Order of Precedence, Instructions and Representation

    Where a solicitor advocate accepts instructions to appear in a Superior Court, those instructions shall: (i) take precedence over any other professional obligation;

  • C4.4: Conduct of Solicitor Advocates

    Propriety of conduct 4.4.2 Where you are in any doubt as to the propriety of any course of conduct you should: (a) seek the advice of the Secretary;

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  • C4.1/4.2: Acquiring Rights of Audience

    Course of Training in Evidence, Pleading and Procedure. The following matters are to be included in the course of training

  • C4.1/4.2: King’s Counsel in Scotland

    For information on how to seek appointment as King's Counsel see the Guidance Notes and Application Form on the Scottish Courts Website

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  • C4: Solicitor Advocates

    There are two forms: Application for Extended Rights of Audience (Civil Courts) – ROA1 Application for Extended Rights of Audience (Criminal Courts) – ROA2

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