Job Description

Sometimes things go wrong. At the CCRC we work to put them right.

We work in the interests of justice, and we are independent. We don't represent the police, prosecution, court or government, and we don't represent the person applying for a review of their case. Staying independent helps us investigate alleged miscarriages of justice objectively and impartially.


Our team come from a range of backgrounds (law, policing, forensic science, trading standards, journalism, and fire safety to name just a few) and are based throughout the UK. They work from home, using the latest IT to stay connected and to learn from and support each other.


The CCRC is committed to equality and to being an inclusive organisation. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we provide an environment where everyone is heard, valued and respected.

About the role:

Interns provide support to our Casework, Legal and Investigations teams. The role is challenging and varied. One day you might be carrying out legal research on a developing area of law, another you might be examining material and compiling a summary or chronology, assisting in an interview with an applicant or witness, or involved in our interactions with experts from a range of forensic and scientific disciplines. You will certainly be responsible for answering queries from potential applicants and for preparing our monthly legal update and you will be expected to carry out an independent research project to support the work of the CCRC.


You will have the opportunity to see a case from all sides: we have unique legal powers to obtain material from the police, the prosecution, the courts and the defence, as well as records from prisons, the NHS and local authorities.


Our Internships are supported by the

Kalisher Trust

who aim to transform lives by encouraging and inspiring young people of ability, commitment, and ambition to achieve their potential and develop a career at the criminal bar. Most of our interns who seek pupillage go on to secure it. You will need to show, therefore, that you have exceptional promise as a criminal advocate and that you are of modest financial means. You will recently have completed (or be about to complete) the bar course and have a passion for criminal law and fairness.