June to July 2027 · Inner Temple, London
AAI Summer Programme
A five-day immersive experience in the heart of the English legal system. The closest a participant can come to the real world of the English Bar before stepping into it.
How the week works
A London-based programme designed to give participants direct exposure to advocacy as it is practised at the English Bar. Teaching combines structured workshops, observed advocacy, practical exercises and guided discussion.
The week is divided between classical advocacy training and contemporary, AI-informed legal practice, so participants understand both the foundations of advocacy and its evolving professional context.
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Who the programme is designed for
- Law graduates and early-career legal professionals considering advocacy
- Participants seeking exposure to international legal practice
- Candidates interested in the intersection of law, ethics and technology
Participants come from a range of backgrounds. Sessions are adapted to different levels of experience. A strong command of English is required.
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The people behind the programme
Academic leadership, advocacy training and real-world legal insight, brought together to reflect how law is actually practised. Real practice. Real cases. Real London.
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What happens during the week
Across five intensive days, participants engage in:
- Barrister-led advocacy workshops
- Structured oral and written advocacy exercises
- Observation of live legal proceedings
- Case preparation and strategic analysis sessions
- Group discussion on professional standards, ethics and courtroom culture
Teaching is delivered in small groups to allow practical participation, feedback and discussion.
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Location
The programme is hosted at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London, one of the historic Inns of Court at the centre of the English legal system.
Workshops and formal sessions are held within the Inn’s training rooms and Great Hall, with additional visits to key legal institutions across central London.
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Our dual-focus approach
Traditional and AI-informed advocacy, taught side by side.
Traditional advocacy
- Oral argument and courtroom technique
- Case theory development and structure
- Professional etiquette and advocacy traditions
- Observation of live hearings
- Exposure to legal institutions across central London
These sessions focus on how advocacy is prepared, presented and evaluated in practice.
AI-informed advocacy
- Practical exercises using AI tools for case analysis and drafting
- Ethical duties, disclosure and professional responsibility
- Comparative simulations of human-led versus AI-assisted preparation
The emphasis is on AI as a professional tool, its uses, limits and ethical implications, rather than technical instruction.
By the end of the programme
Participants will have developed skills in:
- Legal analysis and case strategy
- Written advocacy: structure, clarity and precision
- Oral advocacy: argument delivery and courtroom presence
- Professional communication and client-facing conduct
- Critical engagement with emerging legal technologies