Legal Training and Support

Lawyers are increasingly choosing to present their clients cases in the Magistrates Court. The ability to effectively prepare and conduct a client’s case is beneficial in maintaining positive client care but also reducing costs associated with the use of external litigators. This one-day training course has been designed to enhance and build the confidence of lawyers involved in undertaking litigation within the criminal justice system.

  This training course provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles, procedures, and practical implications of introducing bad character evidence in criminal proceedings. Delegates will examine relevant legislation under the Criminal Justice Act 2003, including statutory gateways, case law developments, and the delicate balance between admissibility and prejudice.

Suitable for investigators, legal professionals, and criminal justice practitioners, this course supports confident, lawful, and effective decision-making around one of the most challenging areas in evidential practice.

  This training course offers a detailed and practical examination of hearsay evidence within criminal proceedings, under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and relevant case law. It explores the legal framework, definition and scope, statutory exceptions, and judicial discretion surrounding hearsay. Delegates will consider practical challenges in preparation and presentation alongwith strategic considerations.

Ideal for investigators, lawyers, and criminal justice practitioners, this course builds confidence in recognising, managing, and presenting hearsay evidence effectively. 

  This training course provides best practice in delivering timely, focused, and outcome-driven investigative advice in alignment with the DPP’s Charging Guidance and the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Emphasising early engagement, collaborative decision-making, and evidential integrity, it enables delegates to focus investigations from the outset to support positive criminal justice outcomes.

Delegates will look the roles and responsibilities under the DPP’s Charging Guidance; application of the Full Code Test and Threshold Test in early advice; identifying reasonable lines of enquiry and evidential gaps; proportionality, efficiency, and accountability; building strong prosecutor-investigator relationships

  This training course explores the legal, procedural considerations of private prosecutions within the criminal justice system. It offers delegates an understanding of how private individuals, companies, and organisations can initiate criminal proceedings where public prosecution is unavailable or inappropriate.

The course will focus on the legal basis and statutory framework for private prosecutions; interaction with the Crown Prosecution Service and prosecutorial discretion; compliance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors; evidential standards and the public interest test; disclosure obligations and case preparation; risk management

  We offer a range of training courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels to provide Prosecutors with a thorough understanding of their disclosure obligations under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and accompanying guidance, including the Attorney General’s Guidelines. 

The courses explore key principles, challenges, and practical strategies for handling effective disclosure in criminal cases. Delegates will explore how to manage sensitive disclosure, third party material, IMDs and DMD’s alongwith best practice principles.

Tailored for both new and experienced prosecutors, this course supports the consistent application of disclosure obligations and promotes public confidence in the criminal justice system.

  This training course is designed to enhance delegates ability to manage criminal cases efficiently and strategically from initial review through to trial. With a strong emphasis on early preparation, collaboration, and proactive decision-making, it equips participants with the skills to develop an effective case strategy to achieve positive criminal justice outcomes.

Delegates will cover CPR, the Code for Crown Prosecutors, early engagement with criminal justice partners, tactical planning, legal strategies for managing complex and multi-defendant cases aswell as risk management.

  This training course is designed to provide effective trial preparation tips and best practice to support positive criminal justice outcomes. Delegates will consider developing a sound case theory and how to create a foundation for an effective trial strategy.  

It covers essential stages of trial preparation, from case review to courtroom presentation, with a focus on reviewing evidential material, structuring opening and closing speeches, speaking to witnesses at court and legal applications.

  This training course equips criminal justice professionals, particularly prosecutors and investigators with the legal knowledge and strategies needed to minimise the risk of post-conviction appeals. By focusing on lawful procedure, effective evidence handling, throughout the case promotes integrity, fairness, and resilience in prosecution decision-making.

Delegates will be given an overview of grounds for appeal and how to proactively address them; robust case building; disclosure best practices and procedural compliance; insulation techniques during trial and sentencing.