Year 13 A-Level lawyers appear at St Albans Crown Court
Two groups of Year 13 A-Level Law students took part in trips to St Albans Crown Court this half term.
Two groups of Year 13 A-Level Law students took part in trips to St Albans Crown Court this half term. We were welcomed by court officials, who gave an introductory talk and answered questions from the students. Both groups were then treated to a Q and A session with a judge, giving a fascinating insight into their careers as barristers and what made them decide to become a Crown Court judge.
Further highlights for the 30 students included hearing legal arguments between the barristers acting for the Crown Prosecution Service and for the defendants. One group saw a jury in action and the other saw a whole sentencing hearing, resulting in a custodial sentence for the defendant. Having seen the practical application of the law to real people, Year 13 came back with renewed understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the study of criminal law.