Training and support

Opening the door to our legal futures 

HMCTS partners with Young Citizens to run a Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition for school students, offering them first-hand insight into the justice system and helping them to understand how the law touches every aspect of their lives.

Building tomorrow's legal talent

Earlier this year, we partnered with the University of Reading to give law students first-hand experience of real courtroom advocacy through a speed mooting competition. With feedback from judges and legal professionals, students built confidence, sharpened their skills, and gained a clearer view of their future in law.

Improving efficiency and service quality in our magistrates’ courts

Our Courts and Tribunals Service Centres are improving efficiency in magistrates’ courts by handling most phone enquiries centrally. This reduces court workloads and speeds up case processing, benefitting professionals and the public.

Shining a light on interpreting in our courts and tribunals

Interpreters are a vital part of the justice system. Through their skills we meet our duty to provide access to justice and ensure everyone involved in a hearing can understand proceedings.