“I am now at the end of the final week of my second seat!
There has been quite a change to my day-to-day since my last blog, as I am now on my feet, managing my own diary, and undertaking hearings in my own right. I am in court 3-5 times a week and sometimes have multiple hearings in a day.
Ahead of starting on my feet, I had a training session with my supervisor and Practice Managers, to ensure I knew how to navigate the diary system, understand how work is billed, and build a plan for the transition from first to second six.
It has been very exciting to be back. Some of the work I have undertaken has been familiar, following my time as a county court advocate, such as possession hearings and small claims trials. But I have also done a lot of new work too, such as injunction applications, possession proceedings relating to ASB, and a fixed costs determination hearing. Through all of it, my supervisor and other members of Chambers have been on hand to provide support and answer any questions when novel issues arise.
Alongside a busy court diary, I have also started to accept instructions for written work. I have produced written opinions on quantum and provided advice to clients in relation to property disputes for both social and private landlords. Providing advice by telephone or email has also allowed me to begin to build rapport with my professional clients, which is not only important for practice development, but is also an enjoyable aspect of the job.
I have also been doing work for my supervisor and other members of Chambers. This has included drafting a point of defence in an unfair prejudice petition, producing a skeleton argument for an application for strike out and summary judgment, undertaking a noting brief for a CMC in defamation proceedings, and drafting an application notice and supporting witness statement. Being able to undertake this work alongside my own has meant that I have still had a continual flow of feedback, which is not something you typically get when you are in court on your own.
I recently undertook my second oral advocacy assessment. This was judged by three members of Chambers and involved producing a skeleton and authorities bundle. In the end, I found it to be a fun exercise (especially the part where ‘Champagne Thursdays’ were reintroduced by my supervisor to celebrate afterwards!)
Next week, I move across to my third and final seat with James Stuart. Fortunately, I do not have to move far— he is only next door to my current supervisor’s room!
I look forward to undertaking more hearings and attending Chambers’ summer party at the end of the month!”
–Georgia Ezzard
03.06.2026
