Mission Statement

The Institute of Prison Law*, founded in 1998 and operated by Prisons.Org.Uk Ltd, exists to further the knowledge and the practice of prison law. We do this by providing CPD training that is authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (formerly the Law Society), accredited by the Bar Standards Board, and delivered to our clients by a team of experts who are renowned in their field.

*The Institute of Prison Law is authorised to accredit courses by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and accredited by the Bar Standards Board, for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development.

RECRUITMENT.

If you're a prison law solicitor or fee-earner who wants to progress in their career (or a law firm partner wanting to recruit) then our recruitment service is for you. We have successfully placed some of the best prison law specialists in the country. Just email your details to recruitment@prisons.org.uk and we'll contact you within one working day.

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'MOCK' HEARINGS: PRACTICAL SKILLS DAY

Our Mock Hearings have been a great success. All Delegates are given case scenarios which they have to present to a Mock Board consisting of relevant experts on the Day. Delegates are given the opportunity to take a written examination and are also assessed on the day as to their practical presentation skills. Those who pass both the written examination and practical assessment are given the Institute's 'OK LOGO' which can be used on advertising and stationary to convey their qualification to clients. Six CPD poins per day, £249.99 +VAT including Lunch.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN PRISON LAW

For the last four years the Institute of Prison Law has operated its acclaimed Ceritificate of Competency in Prison Law course, success on which leads to the award of the Institute's 'OK Logo'.

Hundreds of lawyers and Prison Service Officers and Governors have already benefitted from this course - but don't take our word for how good it is, just read what people themselves have to say:

John Weate, Solicitor & Partner, Roberts Moore Nicholas Jones. Wirral, Cheshire: "I am a senior solicitor with Higher Rights in Crime. In all the years of study I found this course to be one of the most worthwhile. I have been able to develop a Prison Law Department and over the course of 1 year it has grown to 3 full time fee earners and two part timers. If firms with criminal franchises want to develop and grow then I would recommend this course for those who would wish to become involved in providing the after-care service to sentenced criminal clients."

Alan Cousins, Governor Head of Residence, HM Prison, Albany: "I highly recommend this course to all of my Governor Grade colleagues"

Richard Stedman, Governor, HM Prison, Cardiff: "I found the course very worthwhile and it has certainly helped me in my career"

James Smith-Wilds, Partner, Lawrences Solicitors, Wellingborough. (2008): “Can I just say what an absolute pleasure this last year has been, almost without fail CPD courses are box ticking exercises, but this course has been a breath of fresh air. I already had an interest in Prison Law, but little knowledge, but I now feel able to conduct every area of prison law and have an expanding prison law practice which will soon rival our criminal work both in volume and fee earning—thanks again for what was a rewarding experience and a real pleasure to attend.”  

The course is delivered in a Distance Learning format, with 8 DVD lectures.

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For details just click the appropriate link above or call 08450 660011.