Professionals

“Both the Kalisher Trust and JUSTICE took a gamble in awarding the opportunity to a student with a Masters in criminal justice rather than the BPTC, but the experience has proved invaluable in informing my career path, as the criminal Bar is no light choice. The hands-on policy work provided an excellent basis on which to build a legal career. I’m hugely grateful to the Kalisher Trust for funding my internship at JUSTICE, and everyone involved in facilitating it – I wouldn’t have been able to do it otherwise”.

Naomi-Ellen Speechley

Intern at JUSTICE 2013-2014

“The best and brightest must be recruited, from every background, and from the widest possible talent pool, irrespective of social status. I believe this with my head and heart”.

Martin Shaw

Actor and Bencher of Gray’s Inn

“Thank you for a truly exceptional day (and an experience that will live long in the memory of both students and staff). The surroundings are impressive in themselves, but for the young people to have the opportunity to access and interact with professionals at the leading edge of their profession is truly inspirational”.

Head Teacher

Skegness Grammar School

“To watch our pupils – nervous, self-conscious and often shy – strut onto the stage and perform with gusto, after only a few sessions, is almost heart stopping”.

Katherine Cocker-Goring

Deputy Head

Barnes Wallace Academy

“Well done for putting on such a worthwhile activity – I’m sure that many of those young people will look back on today as something really special in their school lives”.

Professor Diane Birch

Nottingham Law Faculty

“They had an excellent retention of what had happened, with a very good understanding of the process, and they were able to relate it to the real life court situation. Also their questions and thinking were on a deep level. Their comments were most illuminating. One has told us that it has reinforced her desire to take up this sort of career. Another set of parents has emailed me and told me that their son talked all about it and doesn’t usually talk about school at home”.

Kay Gerrett

Principal

Cedar Road School

“One of them has also said that it helped them to develop their thinking. Some of them talk about Judge Rinder and have started to watch this.  The year 3 class teacher said that she loved it and would like to be involved more next year”.

Head

Northampton Primary School

“One of the girls pertinently observed: It makes you realise that if you start to lie it can get difficult to keep it all going. There was much discussion as to WHY the little details are so important when trying to establish the truth from two differing perspectives”.

Head

London preparatory school

"It was a pleasure working with you and we were also very grateful to your many wonderful colleagues for giving up their time."

Outreach Officer (Post-16 Engagement)

"This was a real team effort and everyone pulled together to ensure the pupils had an excellent experience. Looking forward to working with you again in the future."

Head of Outreach and Widening Participation