Advocacy AI Summer School
A 5-day immersive experience in the heart of the English legal system.
Apply by 31st January 2026. Places are offered on a rolling basis, and early application is encouraged.
Our Programme
The closest a student can come to the real world of the English Bar before stepping into it.
AAI is an elite hybrid between academic rigour, real barrister-led training, and future-focused legal practice.
Students learn classical courtroom advocacy, ethical decision-making, case strategy, and the responsible use of AI—while gaining first-hand experience inside London’s Inns of Court.
Programme Overview
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Location
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London.
Workshops, lectures, and formal dining events are held within the Inn’s Great Hall and training rooms, with additional visits across central London’s legal landmarks.
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Who Can Apply?
Law students, graduates, or early-career professionals worldwide.
No prior advocacy experience necessary – sessions are designed to suit mixed levels. Strong English proficiency is required.
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Cost
Course Fee | £4 500.00
Deposit | £1 500.00 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance)
Tuition, materials and mentorship is included. Flights, accommodation, insurance, visa costs and personal expenses are not.
Signing Up
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A one-week, London-based intensive designed to build modern advocacy skills and global legal confidence.
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Aspiring advocates, law students, and early-career professionals looking for a competitive edge.
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The programme fee is £4,500 with a £1,500 deposit required upon acceptance.
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Yes — all students are considered for a paid internship valued at £30,000.
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A high-level overview is available on the site; the full prospectus is shared after application.
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Yes — accepted international applicants receive an official invitation letter and guidance.
Our Mission
At Advocacy Advisory International, our mission is to inspire and equip the next generation of advocates to reach their full potential to think critically, speak with integrity, and lead with purpose.
Through our AdvocacyAI Summer School, we blend the discipline and etiquette of traditional courtroom advocacy with the emerging influence of artificial intelligence on written and oral practice.
Our mission is to cultivate advocates who are not only persuasive and principled but also ethically aware of the technological tools shaping modern legal argumentation.
Tradition. Integrity. Innovation. The future of advocacy begins here.
Overview
The AdvocacyAI Summer School has a dual focus on traditional advocacy and AI-driven advocacy
001 / Traditional Advocacy
Oral argument and courtroom technique training
Etiquette and traditions of the English Bar
Observation of live hearings and case preparation
Networking in the heart of London with barristers, judges, solicitors, and law firm partners
Cultural and professional visits to the Royal Courts of Justice, Central Criminal Court, Supreme Court, and the Houses of Parliament
002 / AI-driven Advocacy
Practical exercises using AI tools for case analysis and drafting
Discussion of ethical duties and disclosure when using AI in advocacy
Simulations contrasting human-led and AI-assisted preparation
What is Legal Advocacy?
As a legal advocate, you are writer, director and performer. You shape the case by choosing the evidence, arguments and strategy that align with your client’s instructions and your ethical duties.
You then deliver this argument to judge and jury, persuading them that your client’s account is the most compelling and that the law supports their position. The court ultimately decides based on the strength and clarity of the cases put forward on both sides
Advocacy is built on core written and oral skills—clarity, precision and concision—and your mastery of these will determine your success at the Bar.
AdvocacyAI’s tailored training and practical workshops sharpen these skills. Our coaches help you analyse facts, structure arguments and present your case with impact on the page and in court.
Crucially, advocacy is also about trust—from first client meeting to courtroom performance. Our one-to-one consultations and networking events give you practical experience in effective communication at every stage.
The core tenets of good advocacy
AdvocacyAI workshops are built on the three core tenets of good advocacy
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Preparation
High-level advocacy begins with top-tier preparation. We will teach you how to gain a complete familiarity with factual and legal materials, such as statements of case, witness evidence and case law. We’ll also demonstrate how to build trust with clients and/or instructing solicitors at the initial meeting stage, as this is vital if you want to effectively carry out your client’s instructions.
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Analysis
We will then show you how to best analyse the details of the case in order to produce a consistent case theory. This includes working on your written advocacy skills, showing you how to prepare a well-structured case outline, and how to build out a logical factual matrix to analyse each element of a claim and defence.
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Performance
Advocacy is the art of persuasion. So heavy emphasis in our workshops will be put on enhancing your performance skills in the courtroom. This includes delivering opening and closing statements, conducting evidence in chief and re-examination, and navigating the unwritten rules of etiquette that abound in the legal profession.