Crown Prosecution Service Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Crown Prosecution Service
Solicitor
Mid Easy Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process for the solicitor role was really good, very organized and professional. They kept me in the loop all the time and stuck to the schedule, which was great. The first chat was mostly about my skills and why I wanted the job, and I got to talk about my past work and what drives me. The people interviewing me seemed ready and listened well, making it feel professional but also relaxed.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you faced an ethical problem in law or work and how you handled it.
Crown Prosecution Service
Caseworker Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
First up is a situational judgement test, pretty straightforward if you've practiced and know the company's vibe. Nail that, and you'll move on to submitting your personal and work history (this bit doesn't get looked at by the panel). Next, you'll do a video interview from home. They give you the questions beforehand, but you only get two minutes for each, so gotta make every second count. If you get through that, the last step is an interview with the panel. They'll give you the questions in advance again, except for two questions about your strengths.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What activities do you like to do outside of work?
- How would you ensure a high-quality service while working quickly?
- Describe how you collaborate with others.
Crown Prosecution Service
Crown Prosecutor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Case Presentation Behavioral
I applied in June 2025. Submitted a CV (which wasn't marked) to prove eligibility and then was invited for a 2 hour assessment and interview. The assessment required me to read a number of documents online prior to the assessment date. On the day of the assessment I was given a case study and then asked to make a submission as if I was in the Magistrates Court - not more than 10 min. After the advocacy I was asked 4 follow up questions on the case study and then about 4 non-case study questions. Received an offer (subject to pre-employment checks) 3 weeks after the assessment. Start date TBC.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a situation where you had to make a decision under time pressure.
Crown Prosecution Service
Crown Prosecutor
Senior Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Technical Behavioral
The interview process was quite intense. I was given some pre-reading material and an hour to prepare a presentation on the spot. Following the presentation, there were three follow-up questions. I was under the impression these questions would relate to my presentation, but they actually pertained to the pre-reading material (which wasn't even on the same topic as the interview scenario), leading to some confusion. The pre-interview information had suggested the questions would be follow-ups to the presentation. More guidance for applicants without a criminal law background would have been beneficial.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Given a courtroom scenario, provide an oral presentation.
Crown Prosecution Service Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Crown Prosecution Service interview reports.
“What's the worst-case time complexity for quick sort, and under what circumstances does it occur?”
Read reports →“Given that the defence has proposed a plea for a lesser offence, would you accept it?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you were at court and a barrister called in sick with a trial starting in 15 minutes?”
Read reports →“What would you do and why if you were at court and received a message from Chambers stating that the Barrister prosecuting one of your trials was ill and unable to attend?”
Read reports →“Looking back, do you realize you were hired at a much lower salary than others?”
Read report →“What were your opinions on reforming the topic you wrote about, and did you agree it should happen?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where someone is shouting at you in the office?”
Read report →“Could you outline the charges you would bring for the given scenario and explain your reasoning?”
Read report →“What makes you want to be a prosecutor, based on your review of CPS work?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 125 Crown Prosecution Service interview reports.