Outreach Work

At St Pauls Chambers, we strongly believe in the power of education. This is why we created our school outreach program, designed to offer students insight into the world of law and spark inspiration in the next generation of legal professionals.

Raising awareness about what the role of a barrister involves can help students make informed decisions about their futures within the legal field.

What Does Our Outreach Program Include?

Our school outreach program includes various activities tailored to suit a variety of age groups. Some example activities we conduct include:

Career talks: Our team offers career talks, sharing insights into their personal legal profession journeys and valuable advice concerning pursuing a career in law. Following this, our experts are also happy to offer an open Q&A where students can freely ask any questions about careers in law, well-being at the bar, and our legal expertise, amongst other things.

Workshops: our barristers lead interactive workshops on a range of topics, from family law to financial and corporate crime. Like in career talks, students are also given plenty of opportunities in workshops to ask questions and get involved in the discussions.

Mock trials: with mock trial exercises, students can get a feel for the courtroom with a more hands-on approach. This strategy aims to help students better understand courtroom procedures and the skills required in legal decision-making.

Take a look at an example of our school visit outreach programme in practice, in which Denise Breen-Lawton KC and Gabrielle Coates visited Cockburn High School in Leeds.

Benefits of School Outreach Programs

By having St Pauls Chambers visit your school, your students benefit from:

1. Detailed legal insight

When engaging in our outreach program, students can gain first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be a barrister, how courtroom procedures are executed, and how the legal system works. This insight can help individuals gain a better understanding of whether it is a suitable career for them.

2. Skills development

Through our mock trials and interactive workshops, students can sharpen many transferable skills in public speaking, analysis and critical thinking, amongst a range of others.

3. Inspiration

By raising awareness about legal careers, we aim to inspire students to explore opportunities they may not have otherwise considered, such as mini-pupillage and pupillage at St Pauls. This may contribute to a more inclusive legal community by encouraging a broader range of students to consider a career in law.

Interested in Applying for Our Outreach Program?

If you’re interested in applying for our outreach program, please do so by filling out our application form.

We welcome all schools to apply for a visit from St Pauls Chambers; our program is flexible, meaning it can be tailored to fit your school’s specific requirements and schedule.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us today. We’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and expertise with young minds and look forward to the opportunity to visit your school!