What Makes a Good Court Advocate? - Interview with Barrister & Judge, Maryam Syed KC

In this video I interview Barrister and Judge Maryam Syed KC. Maryam is a highly sought after lawyer, and a Judge (Recorder). She specialises in Criminal and Family law. She frequently provides training to police, defence, CPS Lawyers, Social Workers and NGOs on vulnerable witnesses and defendants, sexual offences, FGM, Forced Marriage and controlling coercive behaviour and modern slavery.
She regularly commentates both in the written media and on television, and on podcast and seminars.
She writes and speaks on issues of equality and diversity, inclusivity and social mobility in the legal profession and judiciary.
Her journey to the pinnacle of the legal profession is truly inspiring.
Her full Bio is here: www.7br.co.uk/...
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Family background and childhood
03:44 Education and career aspirations
10:33 Going to the Bar
13:31 "You cannot aspire to be what you simply cannot see"
17:50 Representing Mr Barry George
20:06 Practice areas
25:51 Career as a Judge (Recorder) and the importance of representation
32:13 What makes a good court advocate
34:44 Advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career at the criminal Bar.
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