Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Are you interested in practising in criminal law or curious to know what it might involve?

Leo Cussen Centre for Law provides those with a law degree hands-on, practical training to become effective lawyers. It offers the opportunity to run a criminal file from first contact with the client to appearing as advocate on their behalf in a simulated court environment. 

This job simulation introduces you to the forensic analysis and strategic foresight essential to persuasively advocate for your client, by replicating the type of work you would be asked to do in a live internship.

The 3 tasks are designed to build your capacity to critically analyse information from the perspective of therapeutic jurisprudence. The tasks increase in difficulty and we therefore recommend that you work through them sequentially.

Please note that the tasks within this program are hypothetical and for learning purposes only. The scenario you will hear about is fictional and the client is portrayed by an actor. Please be aware that there is explicit language used within the program, which may be upsetting for some participants.
 

Skills you will learn and practice:
Critical Thinking
Communication
Professional Ethics
Criminal Procedure
Forensic Analysis
Document Review
Document Drafting
Strategic Planning

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.
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Tasks in this program

Task One: Prepare Pre-Interview Advice
30-60 mins
Intermediate
Assist your senior lawyer in the preparation of advice for a client in police custody who is about to be interviewed for criminal charges.
What you'll learn
  • Understand the legal requirements surrounding providing pre-interview advice to clients charged with a criminal offence
  • Learn the ethical limits of what you can ask your client, and what you can offer to do for your client prior to their interview 
What you'll do

Answer multiple choice questions relating to the provision of advice to a client charged with a criminal offence prior to their interview with the police

Reviews

Over 3800
5 Star Reviews
"I believe that the program was useful and it provided a real-life insight into day-to-day tasks as a graduate lawyer. The idea of having documents to review, along with client video, partner instructions etc made it very engaging experience."-- Student from Leo Cussen Centre for Law
"I loved that I could engage with the material and was given examples of how I could structure my documents. I did not feel lost during the job simulation and I thought that I learned a lot about drafting documents from this experience. I have more confidence in my writing skills after participating in this experience."-- Student from University of Bristol
"The practical skills were most liked by me, since I believe the application of what we learn matters the most."-- Student from SRM University
"I think this program was very interactive and it was nice to be put into a simulation type of role to complete it so it was exciting even though it was virtual."-- Student from Leo Cussen Centre for Law
"I really enjoyed participating in the tasks given to me. it felt so real life and gave me a different insight on how it feels to work in criminal law and how things operate. I will definitely look to complete more similar tasks within my free time as I feel I have learnt so much already and put my education and knowledge to use!"-- Student from London South Bank University
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