Higher rights of audience training providers
1 October 2025
Under Regulation 9.10 of the SRA Authorisation of Individuals Regulations, a solicitor or Registered European lawyer who wishes to exercise rights of audience in the higher courts must satisfactorily complete the appropriate higher courts advocacy qualification. From the 1 October 2025, we have authorised the University of Law to be the sole assessments provider for the civil and criminal Higher Rights of Audience qualifications.
We do not prescribe how solicitors prepare for the HRA assessments and we do not authorise organisations providing preparatory training.
We do not accredit or endorse organisations providing HRA training or study materials. We also have no role in approving, endorsing, or overseeing the training courses, or materials, or their quality.
The information in this list has been provided by the organisation and has not been reviewed by us for accuracy. We accept no responsibility for the information provided, the quality of the training, or your performance in the HRA assessment because of the service provided by a training provider or organisation included in this list.
Provider list
BARBRI
With over 20 years of training and assessing higher court advocates, BARBRI's HRA prep courses cover the various essential aspects of Crown Court and High Court preparation and advocacy, designed to guide you through the HRA assessment process and to prepare you for life as a higher court advocate.
Description provided by BARBRI
Courses offered by BARBRI
HRA Criminal Written & Practical Assessment Prep Course
Study environment: Fully remote/online
Duration: 4 days
Cost: £1,501 to £2,000
This course provides: Mock assessment, Access to self-study materials, and Individual structured support programme/Tutoring
HRA Civil or Criminal Written Assessment Mock
Study environment: Fully remote/online
Duration: On demand - the student determines the period over which they study
Cost: £1-£500
This course provides: Mock assessment
HRA Civil or Criminal Practical Assessment Mock
Study environment: Fully remote/online
Duration: 1 day
Cost: £1-£500
This course provides: Mock assessment
HRA Civil Written & Practical Assessment Prep Course
Study environment: Fully remote/online
Duration: 4 days
Cost: £1,501 to £2,000
This course provides: Mock assessment, Access to self-study materials, and Individual structured support programme/Tutoring
Kinch Robinson
Kinch Robinson is a specialist legal training provider with over 25 years' experience of designing and delivering skills training for lawyers. With a strong focus on communication skills, their courses are practical, interactive and engaging. Their blended offer of e-learning plus coaching gives individual delegates flexibility and individual support.
Description provided by Kinch Robinson
Courses offered by Kinch Robinson
Higher Rights Advocacy - E-learning & 1-to-1 Coaching
Study environment: Fully remote/online
Duration: On demand - the student determines the period over which they study
Cost: £1,501 to £2,000
This course provides: Mock assessment, Access to self-study materials, and Individual structured support programme/Tutoring
The University of Law
The University of Law is a specialist provider of legal and professional education. It offers a range of practice-focused programmes designed to support career development across law, business, and related fields, with teaching delivered by experienced professionals and aligned to current industry standards.
Description provided by The University of Law
Courses offered by The University of Law
Higher Rights Civil Advocacy - Written Training
Study environment: Hybrid (a mixture of face-to-face and online)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £501 to £1,000
This course provides: Access to self-study materials
Higher Rights Civil Advocacy - Practical Training
Study environment: Hybrid (a mixture of face-to-face and online)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £501 to £1,000
This course provides: Access to self-study materials
Higher Rights Criminal Advocacy - Written Training
Study environment: Hybrid (a mixture of face-to-face and online)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £501 to £1,000
This course provides: Access to self-study materials
Higher Rights Criminal Advocacy - Practical Training
Study environment: Hybrid (a mixture of face-to-face and online)
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £501 to £1,000
This course provides: Access to self-study materials