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Criminal Law and Lawyers

Criminal lawyers fall into two categories advocates and non advocates. An advocate is traditionally a barrister who appears in court representing a defendant or acting for the prosecution, although solicitors are also able to represent their clients. The non advocates are those lawyers, generally solicitors who prepare those cases for trial. You can be an employed lawyer i.e. with the CPS or working in a law firm or set of chambers.

  1. Are these skills transferrable to in-house legal jobs? - Yes, but only those employers who are relevant such as the Crown Prosecution Service.

  2. Do I need to specialise? - As a barrister you may specialise in various type of crime such as Serious Fraud or Sexual Offences but many have a general practice.

  3. What type of law firm can I work in? - Those firms which specialise in defendant work or barristers chambers who are on the CPS list or known for defendant work.

  4. Can I use my skills as a criminal lawyer to get similar jobs overseas? - It is possible but it is extremely difficult due to the difference in local law and the lack of demand.

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