CPS Legal Trainee Scheme: Solicitor Training in Sheffield
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Key Vacancy Information
| Salary: £30,700 – £32,110 per year | Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Type: Full-time Contract | Closing Date: 05 February 2026 |
About the Legal Trainee Scheme
This scheme, featured on Government Jobz, provides a clear pathway to becoming a Crown Prosecutor. During the two-year programme, you will:
- Review criminal cases and prepare pre-charge legal advice.
- Engage with victims and witnesses to support the delivery of justice.
- Work under expert supervisors to develop your skills as a prosecutor.
- Gain diverse experience through secondments outside of criminal law.
- Specialize in complex areas like fraud, organized crime, and serious sexual offences.
Guaranteed Career Path: Successful completion leads to a permanent position as a Crown Prosecutor with further opportunities in the Crown Court.
Requirements for Applicants
To qualify for this intake via Government Jobz, you must possess:
- A Law Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), or Common Professional Examination.
- Completion of your LPC or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) before September 2027.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present cases clearly.
- A strong interest in criminal justice and a sound legal intellect.
Employee Benefits & Wellbeing
The CPS puts employee needs at the center. Benefits highlighted by Government Jobz include:
- Competitive Civil Service Pension (28.9% employer contribution)
- Flexible and family-friendly working hours
- 25–30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- £350 annual individual learning budget
- Paid volunteering leave (3 days per year)
- King’s birthday privilege day
- Cycle2work scheme and retail discounts