Are you aged 11-16 and love debates, crime shows, or social justice? Join Justice Juniors: UK Law Stars for a 5-week online course (28 July–31 August 2025) exploring UK criminal law! This course is your chance to explore real-life UK criminal law, understand the justice system, and sharpen your thinking like a future barrister, detective, or legal pro.

Each lesson includes separate content for KS3 and KS4 — so whether you’re just starting or ready to dive deeper, you’ll get challenges and explanations that suit your level.

• Lesson 1: What is a Crime? — Decide what counts as criminal, civil, or just wrong.

• Lesson 2: Actus Reus — Explore voluntary acts, omissions, and legal duties.

• Lesson 3: Mens Rea — Discover the difference between intention and recklessness.

• Lesson 4: Concurrence & Causation — Link the act to the outcome and explore legal cause.

• Lesson 5: Homicide – Murder — Break down the legal meaning of murder.

• Lesson 6: Voluntary Manslaughter — Understand how mental state affects guilt.

• Lesson 7: Involuntary Manslaughter — Learn how carelessness can lead to liability.

• Lesson 8: Assault & Battery — Compare non-fatal offences and real-world examples.

• Lesson 9: ABH & GBH — Discover what makes harm more serious in the eyes of the law.

• Lesson 10: Theft — Identify the elements needed for a theft conviction.

• Lesson 11: Robbery & Burglary — Explore how force and entry change the crime.

• Lesson 12: Criminal Damage — Learn about arson, graffiti, and property offences.

• Lesson 13: Public Order Offences — Find out when protest crosses the legal line.

• Lesson 14: Self-Defence & Duress — Argue when force or pressure can excuse a crime.

• Lesson 15: Insanity, Automatism & Intoxication — Explore unusual defences in real-life inspired cases.

*All course content is subject to change based on educational needs, or student feedback. Final course structure is at the discretion of the organiser.* 

You’ll get three lessons a week, released every:

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Friday

But don’t worry about timing — this is a fully self-paced course. You can log in and catch up anytime, day or night. Our mentors are ready to help if you need guidance or feedback.

• Made for teens — fun, interactive and relatable content

• KS3 & KS4 versions — content that matches your stage of learning

• Skills that matter — debate, decision-making, empathy, critical thinking

• Real legal writing — try client letters, legal memos, and summaries

• Group chat debates — your opinion matters here

• CV-worthy — great for personal statements and interviews

• Bursary options — We're keen to support talented learners. If you're facing financial difficulty, you can apply bursary via our aptitude test