the secret barrister by the secret barrister

The discussion of the attitude adopted by much of the British population towards criminals and the eagerness to inflict harsh punishments on all criminals, regardless of their situation, has enlightened me about the consequences of a merely punitive legal system. The Secret Barrister also grapples with much broader issues than those usually discussed in relation to the Law. The book increased my knowledge of the law which helped me enormously in writing my personal statement. This background knowledge benefitted me significantly during the application system and now during my studies. Alongside this, the Secret Barrister provides a comprehensive overview of the core elements of the legal system, including the difference between an inquisitorial and adversarial system and the structure of the courts. This book deals with the failings of the UK’s justice system through a series of engaging and anecdotal stories which not only gripped me as the reader but also increased my understanding of a range of legal issues including the lack of support available for disadvantaged defendants and the frighteningly low prosecution rate of many serious offences. The Secret Barrister’s debut novel provided exactly that.

I knew that I wanted to start with an engaging and varied book that would introduce me to key legal issues. Having realised that I wanted to study Law, towards the start of year 12 I decided to start doing some reading to support this aim.

The secret barrister by the secret barrister