The criminal defence counsel will learn the necessary steps to taking instructions and the conduct of a solicitor. It includes:
• What are some of the basic rules of conduct expected of a solicitor (i.e. retainer, overarching duty to court, not lying to the court etc)
• Client interview techniques
• Obligations to client
• When to discharge as counsel
• Taking instructions from vulnerable accused persons
• How to comprehensively take instructions and conduct site visits