Inside Criminal Law: What does a career really look like?
Explore the realities of criminal law and discover the skills, challenges and opportunities that shape a career in this practice area.
Event starts on Wednesday 7th October at 12:30 GMT
2026/10/07 12:30
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Inside Criminal Law: What does a career really look like?
Explore the realities of criminal law and discover the skills, challenges and opportunities that shape a career in this practice area.
What is it really like to work in criminal law? This session takes you beyond the courtroom dramas to explore the realities of advising and representing clients within the criminal justice system. Hear from legal professionals about the types of cases they handle, what their day-to-day work involves and the skills needed to succeed. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the different career routes available, the challenges and rewards of the practice area and whether criminal law could be the right fit for you.
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BPP University
With 30+ years’ experience, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.
We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.
Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of ‘legal’ London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.
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