Apply to become a legal trainee
Join the Crown Prosecution Service as a legal trainee and have a future that matters.
Applications close on 6 February 2025.
Why the Crown Prosecution Service?
We protect the public by prosecuting the right person for the right offence. We’re independent and we make our decisions fairly and objectively by following our Code for Crown Prosecutors.
Be guaranteed a crown prosecutor or advocate role
Gain valuable experience in all criminal law areas
Benefit from flexible and family friendly working
Put training into practice in a real-life setting
Get 25 days a year annual leave, 30 days after 5 years
Gain a contributory pension of up to 28.9%
Are you a graduate with a law degree and a Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Practice Course (BPC) qualification looking to become a fully qualified solicitor or barrister?
Hear from Clare, one of our trainee solicitors, about what she loves about her role and why she's training with the CPS.
Ibrahim is a pupil barrister. 'I’ve always wanted to contribute to positive change in society and champion the interests of victims of crime and witnesses.'
Why you should consider us
Our trainees and pupils highly rate our organisation for being approachable and inclusive. You're guaranteed a prosecutor role after successfully completing your training with us. You have job satisfaction working for the CPS, and we provide great legal technology to help your work. We look after your wellbeing, offering flexibility and family friendly working for a good work-life balance.
Information sessions
Ask our recruitment team questions about Crown Prosecution Service legal trainee scheme. From the application process to questions about the role, we're here to help! There is no video or sound in this live web chat, please type your questions.
- 9 January 2025, 1-2pm (barrister pathway) - register here
- 14 January 2025, 4-5pm (solicitor pathway) - register here
- 22 January 2025, 4pm - 5pm (barrister pathway) - register here
- 30 January 2025, 1-2pm (solicitor pathway) - register here
Our legal trainee pathways are across England and Wales, with a bilingual Welsh pathway available.
Applications close on 6 February 2025.
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