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The QASA Handbook sets out everything advocates need to know about QASA. Advocates can use the Handbook to work out the QASA level at which they should register. The QASA Handbook is available to download from: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qasa
QASA podcast: available to stream here: http://bit.ly/17OJiWX
QASA drop-in sessions: Barristers can get help with registering for the Scheme at a series of drop-in sessions for which they can book a 10-20 min 1-2-1 session with a member of the QASA team.
Book your session slot here: http://bit.ly/19odZ9Z
QASA registration windows:
Once the window for registration in their Circuit opens, advocates can register online via Barrister Connect at: https://www.barristerconnect.org.uk/login/. For more information about the Handbook and QASA visit: https:// www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qasa or call the QASA helpline on 0207 611 1479 (lines open from 09:30 to 17:00)
Visit: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qasa for QASA registration help and support
QASA drop-in sessions: Barristers can get help with registering for the Scheme at a series of drop-in sessions for which they can book a 10-20 min 1-2-1 session with a member of the QASA team.
Book your session slot here: http://bit.ly/19odZ9Z
QASA registration windows:
Once the window for registration in their Circuit opens, advocates can register online via Barrister Connect at: https://www.barristerconnect.org.uk/login/. For more information about the Handbook and QASA visit: https:// www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qasa or call the QASA helpline on 0207 611 1479 (lines open from 09:30 to 17:00)
Visit: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qasa for QASA registration help and support
The QASA Handbook sets out everything advocates need to know about QASA. Advocates can use the Handbook to work out the QASA level at which they should register. The QASA Handbook is available to download from: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/qasa
QASA podcast: available to stream here: http://bit.ly/17OJiWX
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