For schools & colleges

From student
to barrister.

A barrister-led workshop in advocacy, persuasion and the law. One hour, one real case, and every student on their feet, thinking like an advocate.

Book a session How it works

The hour

Not a careers talk.
A real case.

Part one

From student to barrister.

The real, honest route into the profession, with the myths taken apart. There is no single type of person who becomes a barrister.

Part two

Law, justice and people.

What advocacy actually is: persuading a fair-minded listener with evidence and reason. A skill students already use, in debate, in essays, in life.

Part three

The cross-examination challenge.

A real criminal scenario. Students become defence counsel, test a witness statement, build their questions, and take the floor.

Two ways to bring it in

Once with impact,
then a fixture.

Most schools begin with an in-person, barrister-led launch, then take the self-run licence so their own staff can repeat the workshop for every cohort that follows. The two work together, and either stands on its own.

In person, barrister-ledKaren attends in wig and gown and leads the session herself, as the witness in the dock. The presence of a practising barrister is what students remember. Fees on application.

Self-run annual licenceThe full deck, a minute-by-minute facilitator guide with answer key, and the student activity pack. Your staff run it as often as they wish across the year. Fees on application.

Launch, then licenseBook an in-person session and add the licence at a reduced combined rate, so the workshop becomes a permanent part of your enrichment offer.

Sponsorship welcomeWhere budgets are tight, many schools invite a local law firm or business to sponsor the visit. A short sponsorship note is available on request.

What it builds

Aspiration and skill,
in the same hour.

Gatsby BenchmarksEncounters with employers and an understanding of career pathways (Benchmarks 5 and 4).

OracySpeaking with structure, clarity and control under friendly pressure.

PSHE & CitizenshipThe justice system, evidence, the standard of proof and fair process.

Law & Access coursesBurden and standard of proof brought to life through real cross-examination.

Debating societiesAn optional closing-speech round that sharpens persuasion and rebuttal.

RecognitionAn "Advocate of the Day" award and certificates of participation for UCAS and personal statements.

From studentto barrister.

Not a careers talk.A real case.

From student to barrister.

Law, justice and people.

The cross-examination challenge.

Once with impact,then a fixture.

Aspiration and skill,in the same hour.

Bring it toyour students.

From student
to barrister.

Not a careers talk.
A real case.

Once with impact,
then a fixture.

Aspiration and skill,
in the same hour.

Bring it to
your students.