Apply to join a CPS Advocate Panel

Use this service to:

begin an application to one of the following Panels:
- Crown Court General Crime, RASSO and Specialist Panels (for barristers, or solicitors with HRA seeking to practice in the Crown Court)
- Magistrates’ and Youth Court (for solicitors only)
edit, submit or view an existing application
view or update your personal details (for existing applicants and panel members)

Before you start

Please ensure you have access to your email and mobile phone to register and access this service.

If this is your first application you will be required to create an account. Registering with this service should take no more than 5-10 minutes for new users.

See the Useful Links section on this page for guidance on completing your application.

Select an option below

I am a Barrister

I am a Solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience wishing to practice in the Crown Court

I am a Solicitor wishing to practice in the Magistrates' and/or Youth Courts

Existing members of a CPS Advocate Panel should select their name from the list below. Other applicants please select 'New Joiner'