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Crown prosecutor
Reviewing lawyer
Crown prosecutors decide if there's enough evidence to take cases to court.
Average salary (a year)
£38000
Starter
£42630
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
36.0 to 38.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on a rota
How to become
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You can get into this job by working towards this role and applying directly.
Direct Application
You can apply for this job if you've:got at least a lower second class (2:2) degree, trained as a solicitor or barrister, completed your Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course, finished a 2 year training contract or a 12 month pupillage
Vacancies
You can view current vacancies and how to apply to be a crown prosecutor from:Crown Prosecution Service, Civil Service Careers
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    Active listening skills
    Excellent written communication skills
    Analytical thinking skills
    The ability to read english
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Related Restrictions
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In this role you could
decide if there's enough evidence to convict, explain decisions to lawyers, witnesses, the police and other agencies, prepare the case for the prosecution, present the case to a panel of magistrates, judges or a jury, question people in court and sum up the case for the prosecution
You may also train other prosecutors or represent the Crown Prosecution Service at conferences.
Working environment
You could work in an office or in a court.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience and further training you could progress to senior crown prosecutor.
From there you could become crown advocate, senior crown advocate and principal crown advocate.
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