Go Prosecute

for Crown Advocates

A one-year secondment at the Crown Prosecution Service to support newly qualified barristers who want to develop criminal advocacy experience.

Applications open in September 2025.

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What is our Go Prosecute for Crown Advocates secondment?

Go Prosecute is an initial one-year development programme piloted by the Crown Prosecution Service. It’s for newly qualified barristers who want to develop criminal advocacy experience.

You can spend one year, with a possible extension up to two years, within us as the biggest employer of criminal law specialists in England and Wales. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain a well-rounded experience of the criminal justice system and play a central role in delivering justice, as part of a prosecution team.

Your role is a Level 1 Crown Advocate prosecuting trials in the magistrates’ court, Youth Court and non-contested hearings and appeals in the Crown Court, working closely with colleagues to build cases and develop case strategy.

'At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are proud and grateful that we have a self-employed Criminal Bar. We want to play a part in supporting you in your broader practice in the criminal justice system.'

Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions

Get unparalleled prosecution and advocacy experience

Develop your career as a prosecuting advocate

Access free training, IT and legal resources

Build an in-depth understanding of how we operate

Advocate in magistrates', Youth and Crown Court

Get a regular salary, 25 days annual leave and family-friendly working

Are you a newly qualified barrister from a criminal law court with a passion for delivering justice?

Why you should consider us

This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your legal and advocacy skills within a supportive environment. You gain insight across a range of criminal cases and work as part of a team dedicated to delivering justice for victims, witnesses, defendants and the wider public. You have the chance to develop your prosecution practice and build effective and enduring working relationships with Crown Prosecution Service colleagues.

Hear more about Go Prosecute from Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions.

'Go Prosecute is something I really wish had been available to me when I was starting my career nearly 30 years ago because it gives you access to a broad range of work and allows you to experience the kind of work you might not get to see if you're just coming through Chambers.

'So apply, see what it is we have on offer here - and it will be probably turbocharge your career.'

Anita Arora, District Crown Prosecutor, Complex Casework Unit