The course includes eight lessons, all with an explanatory video for students to follow along and understand exactly what to do, step-by-step.
Students will also be able to download sample applications discussed in the course.
Course Curriculum
- 1. Being a McKenzie Friend. finding clients, sources of information (51:54)
- 2. Client meetings, the Court process, Strategies, Courts and Judges (56:44)
- 3. Preparing for Court, Applications and Forms, Position Statements and the Presidents Guidance (78:24)
- 4. Court Procedure and your First Hearing (50:44)
- 5. Paperwork, Subsequent hearings, Welfare Checklist, CAFCASS and Court Experts (49:29)
- 6. Child Arrangement Orders, Injunctions, Enforcement, using Evidence and Court Scenarios (73:00)
- Questions and answers
- Download forms
I am Simon Walland and I have created this course to show and explain how you can become a McKenzie Friend and assist people to go to court, and earn an income in the process if you wish to.
I have been a McKenzie Friend since 2003 and have been in thousands of hearings at all levels of court. I have a Law Degree and was Called to the Bar as a Barrister in 2010.
My experience includes teaching Law Students, McKenzie Friends and anybody representing themselves in the Courts since 2012. I have also provided specialist training courses to Domestic Abuse charities, Universities and various Support Groups
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Learn how to prepare for a Final Hearing in Children, Domestic Abuse and Financial Cases.
Includes how to prepare cross examination and how to consider evidence and statements on both sides.
Also explains Bundles, Appeals, Scott Schedules and much more.