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You wouldn’t see a psychiatrist to treat your broken bone or a radiologist to diagnose a mental health problem, and you wouldn’t call an insurance lawyer to investigate a robbery.
In a complex incident like a car accident, a large number of specialised lawyers will need to be involved in the case to ensure that a fair outcome is achieved for all involved. That’s exactly what this Sprint is about - digging into the details of a tragic car accident and applying your research about the world of law to assign lawyers to the case.
Sophie Cartwright KC was called to the Bar in 1998 and took Silk in 2021. She practises from Deans Court Chambers in Manchester and has an extensive inquest practice.
Sophie is appearing as Counsel to the Manchester Arena Inquiry and has been appointed as one of the Silks acting as Counsel to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry which is chaired by The Right Honourable Baroness Heather Hallett DBE.
Sophie is recognised as a leader in the field in Chambers UK the Bar in the areas of administrative and public law, inquests and inquiries, professional discipline and health and safety. Sophie is also ranked as a Leading Junior by Legal 500 for the Regional Bar in the area of regulatory and health and safety.
There are lawyers specialising in almost every area you can imagine - from bankruptcy to environmental protection - but all lawyers have this in common: they can provide legal advice and represent clients in court. As well as deciding on a specialism, you’ll decide whether to become a solicitor or a barrister. Generally speaking, a solicitor works for a law firm or private company and provides legal advice and rarely appears in court, whereas a barrister will typically work in chambers and spend their days representing clients in court - sometimes aided by legal work that a solicitor has done in advance!
Law is a vast and complex field with diverse career options, attractive salaries and international opportunities. It’s difficult to get bored as a lawyer - legislation is constantly evolving, creating fresh challenges and, subsequently, new rewards. Each case is unique, and you’ll need to use all of your skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients. It’s also a profession with a strong set of core values that you’ll be expected to follow - specifically, you’ll need to reject injustice, insist on equality, respect the integrity and dignity of others, and be able to show compassion and forgiveness.
Bitesize, on-demand courses based on a real workplace task.
See if you’ve got what it takes to succeed before you apply.
Gain the experience you need to successfully apply to the role that you know you’ll love.
Sprints are short online courses that allow you to complete a realistic task from an industry you’re interested in. After receiving a brief from an industry expert and the resources you need, you’ll upload your work and receive access to a debrief and model answer.
Sprints can be accessed using a computer - for the best experience, use the Chrome browser.
Sprints can take anywhere from 30-90 minutes. This is because Sprints reflect real-world workplace tasks, which might be quicker or more time-consuming.
Sprints are most suitable for 14-18 year olds.
We’re working on bringing you Sprints in every sector - stay tuned for more!
Yep - Sprints are completely on-demand, meaning there are no live aspects and no closing date. Complete each Sprint whenever suits you!
