Qualified lawyers may move into private practice, chambers or other areas of public practice. This is not possible or unlikely Crown prosecutors are employees of the CPS, although some barristers and solicitors currently in private practice are engaged on an agency basis. Training The training schemes for both intending solicitors and barristers is suspended. Only qualified Lawyers are being recruited. Career development Promotion to Senior Crown Prosecutor is possible after 2-3 years.
Further promotion is on merit.
Extended rights of audience have increased work in the higher courts for solicitor-trained prosecutors. The salary data was collected in Jun 99 Initial salary is for a newly qualified Crown Prosecutor. London weighting 1,800. Considerable time spent in Magistrates Court, the rest in the CPS office. Professional contact is with court staff, defence solicitors and police.