Go Prosecute, as you know, is a national development programme we’re piloting, for newly qualified barristers who want to develop criminal advocacy experience. Successful applicants can spend one year, with a possible extension up to two years, with us at Crown Prosecution Service, before they return to Chambers to resume their practice. This is a brand-new opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the Crown Prosecution Service, playing a central role in delivering justice as part of a prosecution team, as well as a well-rounded experience of the criminal justice system. Successful applicants will also build relationships that will last their career at the self-employed criminal bar.
Successful applicants will join us as a Level 1 Crown Advocate – prosecuting trials in the magistrates’ court, Youth Court and non-contested hearings and appeals in the Crown Court, working closely with colleagues to build cases and develop case strategy. Moreover, they will be part of our Go Prosecute cohort, overseen by me and our team, with regular developmental opportunities.
Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, announced the launch. Please do take a look at Stephen’s video if you haven’t seen it on LinkedIn.
The scheme comes with several benefits, including:
- Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
- 25 days leave, plus bank holidays
- competitive salary
- an opportunity to develop your skills and ability, your relationship with Crown Prosecution Service, and career as a prosecuting advocate
- unparalleled prosecution and advocacy experience
- insight into the Civil Service and how the various departments and agencies involved in justice work together
- access to all our online research and textbook resources, and we purchase you a brand-new copy of Archbold or Blackstones
- a Surface laptop to support your work
- access to our extensive training and support
- advocacy progression opportunities
- a contribution towards any existing tenancy fees
- 3 days paid volunteering leave
- 1 extra privilege day for the King’s birthday
- £350 a year individual learning budget
- wellbeing support and counselling
- Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts.
Applications are made through Civil Service Jobs: Go Prosecute – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK.
There is also a dedicated Go Prosecute webpage available with further information about the scheme, and The Times has covered its introduction (Prosecutors launch recruitment drive for young barristers), along with The Law Gazette and Law360 UK.
People wanting to know more about the scheme can take a look at our Go Prosecute videos on YouTube from Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, myself, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor and Job Sponsor and District Crown Prosecutor Anita Arora.
They can also sign up for an online Q&A to find out more and ask us questions about the programme, the role, the application and the process.
- Tuesday 12 November, 6-7pm – email [email protected] for the link to the session
And finally, they can also reach out to me directly with any queries about this exciting scheme – email [email protected]