| 09.15 |
Upon arrival at the office I check that all Court matters have been covered by Counsel and any new overnight police station matters have been covered. |
| 10.00 |
I organise the morning post ensuring that papers are given to the correct fee earners. |
| 10.15 |
I work on my own case load ensuring that all my trial files are up to date. I write to my clients to ensure that they are kept appraised of their case. |
| 11.30 |
I have an appointment with one of my new trial clients. I take initial instructions from the client and also take details of any witnesses and evidence that needs to be gathered for them. |
| 13.00 |
Lunch Break |
| 14.00 |
We receive a call that one of our own clients has been arrested for theft at Kilburn police station. I travel to Kilburn and obtain full disclosure from the police officers. |
| 14.30 |
I have a consultation with my client and obtain his full instructions. I advise the client to give a fully commented interview so that they can put forward their defence. |
| 15.30 |
I represent the client throughout their interview at the police station. |
| 16.00 |
Upon returning to the office I ensure that all Court and police stations are covered for the next day. |
| 16.15 |
I work on my case load dealing with any outstanding matters. |
| 17.30 |
I go home from the office. I take with me the office emergency phone as I am on the rota to deal with any own client arrests during the night. |
| 19.30 |
I receive a call that we have an own client who has been arrested and is requesting us to represent them at Colindale police station. I contact Colindale police station and take the initial details from the Custody Sergeant. I then advise our client over the phone of what is happening and that we shall send a representative to them as soon as possible. |
| 19.45 |
I speak to my back-up colleague who then attends the police station to represent the client.
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