Sequentus Opportunity
We are proud to announce our Sequentus Training Opportunity! This fantastic opportunity offers York Students a chance to engage with pro-bono cases and criminal defense work by actively assisting clients with wrongful conviction applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
You can find more information out below and on this PDF Link.
Duration: Participants work on a single client case for a duration of 6 weeks, engaging remotely through digital tools.
Number of students: Even though we would love for everyone who applied to be part of Sequentus, we have a limit of 10 students.
Organization: Sequentus offers a pro bono project that provides students unprecedented access to criminal defense work.
Objective: The project actively assists clients in submitting wrongful conviction applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), emphasizing the fundamental right to a fair trial.
Differentiation: Unlike other projects, the focus is not solely on innocence or guilt but on ensuring that clients, with fresh evidence or new legal arguments, can present their strongest case.
Approach: Participants are encouraged to take the initiative, conduct independent legal research, examine evidence, and develop technical knowledge under the supervision of an experienced criminal law solicitor.
Responsibilities: Tasks include contacting experts, putting legal arguments into writing, and drafting requests for advice from counsel.
Access to Information: Participants have access to comprehensive case papers, offering insight into original defence and appeal strategies, including Crown Court transcripts, forensic evidence, telecommunications data, and witness statements.
Case Complexity: Many cases involve serious crimes like murder or multi-handed drug conspiracies, allowing participants to develop in-depth knowledge of complex legal issues, such as joint enterprise.
Professional Development: In-depth working knowledge gained through the program proves invaluable for participants during interviews with law firms or chambers.
Learning Format: The program includes concise online lectures on legal points, regular video calls for supervision, and updates with the casework team and supervising solicitor.
Practical Experience: The hands-on nature of the project provides participants with practical experience, enhancing their understanding of criminal defense processes and legal intricacies.
Price: The York Law Society will fund more than half of the total amount; however, members will need to pay £25.
How to apply: You can apply using this link.
Applications will open on 13/11/2023 and close on 20/11/2023 at 3pm.
