LAW

A grounded, real-world understanding of what it means to work in the legal profession

Law: IgnitED Careers Experience Mentoring Programme

IgnitED Law participants take part in practical, engaging sessions that bring legal study to life. They unpick real‑world legal scenarios, debate ethics in law, and build confidence in public speaking through a mock trial experience. Collaborative challenges through the programme encourage Participants to understand first hand how law frames society’s biggest questions.

The week also includes a visit to a live court sitting, where participants observe how cases are prepared, argued, and resolved. In addition, workshops with practising solicitors provide in-person insight into the different fields of law, from criminal and civil practice to corporate and commercial pathways.

By the end of the programme, participants learn to see law not just as rules on paper, but as a living system with diverse roles, career pathways, and an industry that shapes the world around us. Participants will strengthen skills in critical thinking, communication, public speaking, and problem‑solving — all highly valued in university applications, professional training, and future legal careers.

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  • Mentorship with legal professionals
    Gain first‑hand guidance into the world of law.

  • Observe a live court session
    With guidance from a knowledgeable practitioner, see how real cases are argued and resolved.

  • Take part in simulated trials
    Adopt different roles to practise advocacy, ethics, and responsibility.

  • Experience life as a law undergraduate
    Exploring university settings and academic expectations.

  • Law pathways masterclass
    Map progression routes and create your personal action plan for applications.

  • Explore the range of legal fields
    Across criminal, civil, corporate, commercial law and more.

  • Gain insight into the criminal justice system
    Including sentencing procedures and the parole process.

  • Understand progression routes
    From early‑career roles to advanced positions, understand the possibilites in the legal profession.

  • Connect with peers
    Who share your ambition for a future in law.

  • Evidence of your achievement
    Receive a certificate of completion, along with a personalised reference letter from your Ignit    ED mentor to support future applications.

What You Will Gain This Summer

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  • Criminal Law

    IgnitED Law participants gain a practical introduction to criminal law, following the full journey of a case from the initial crime report to the final sentencing decision. They explore how the police investigate, how the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) evaluates evidence and decides whether to charge, and how cases progress through the courts.

    Through interactive activities, students analyse different types of evidence, assess reliability, and learn how a trial is structured and argued. The session provides a grounded understanding of how the criminal justice system operates in practice, and what fairness and accountability look like inside a real courtroom.

  • Advocacy Skills

    IgnitED Law participants gain a practical introduction to courtroom advocacy and the skills that define effective performance. They study the qualities barristers rely on, explore how questioning techniques shape evidence, and learn strategies for maintaining control of a witness under pressure.

    Through paired activities, students practise open and closed questioning, manage challenging witnesses, and develop the clarity, composure, and strategy required for successful cross‑examination.

    By the end of the session, participants have a strong foundation in advocacy skills, preparing them to step confidently into their roles for the programme’s mock trial and building competencies valued in both university law pathways and future legal careers.

  • Mock Trial

    IgnitED Law participants bring their learning to life in a mock trial, stepping into roles such as barristers, witnesses, jurors, and clerks. Working from case materials, they prepare opening speeches, plan cross‑examinations, and rehearse courtroom strategies before presenting their case.

    As the trial unfolds, Participants test evidence, respond to new information, and make arguments while experiencing the pace and structure of a real courtroom.

    This immersive session provides a practical introduction to trial advocacy, giving participants a clear understanding of how lawyers think, prepare, and present cases, skills that are valued in university law pathways and future legal careers.

  • Co‑Lab: Collaborative Learning and Industry Reflection at IgnitED

    Co‑Lab is a daily feature of the IgnitED programme, bringing participants together for collaborative problem‑solving, structured reflection, and interdisciplinary learning.

    Each day, Participants step into mixed‑discipline teams, to identify global themes, emerging challenges, and explore how different fields of engineering, medicine, business, legal, and artistic creative industries intersect in real professional environments.

    Every Co‑Lab group tackles an interdisciplinary challenge project. These challenges require participants to pool knowledge, negotiate approaches, and deliver joint solutions, mirroring the teamwork and innovation demanded in modern careers.

    This unique combination of guided reflection and cross‑industry collaboration helps IgnitED participants:

    • Make sense of their daily learning experiences

    • Understand the wider context of their chosen career pathway

    • Build communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills valued across all industries

    Co‑Lab ensures that every participant leaves not only with industry insights but also with the transferable skills and collaborative mindset that employers and universities look for.

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County Coroner Legal Careers Workshop

"The safety of the people shall be the highest law."

— Cicero

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