Our Criminal Investigation Days are for you if you have an inquisitive mind and are considering studying a degree in criminology, law, policing or psychology.
During the day we will re-visit what happened on the day of The Big Heist, based on true events such as the Hatton Garden burglary and other famous heists. We’ll examine the facts, explore the evidence and build a timeline of events.
You’ll experience the role of a lawyer, criminologist, forensic police officer, psychologist or judge and find out how they interrelate with each other. You’ll develop vital skills for the workplace and further education, such as public speaking, logical thinking and cross-examination.
We will:
- Analyse and examine the case evidence
- Consider the witness statements
- Explore the role of legal professionals in a mock trial
Dates:
The next Criminal Investigation Days on campus will take place next year, please check back in the Autumn term to book your place.
What will the day involve?
Facts of the Case / Setting the Scene
Introduction to the case and the investigation begins!
Evidence Workshop
Your chance to look at the evidence – how would you use it?
The Psychology of Witness Statements
Mock Trial
What questions would you ask?
What can I do to prepare?
This session will be delivered so that no prior knowledge of Law, Policing, Criminology or Psychology will be required.
News articles
- Can true crime fans help solve criminal cases? (The University of Law)
- One in three true crime fans admit they have investigated partners, friends and colleagues (The University of Law)
- Museum raids gang guilty over Chinese art and rhino thefts (BBC)
- ‘Rathkeale Rovers’ gang jailed over £57m UK museums thefts (The Art Newspaper)
Dr John Kerr, Head of Policing and Criminology at The University of Law
- Meet Dr John Kerr (The University of Law Blog)
- The Securitization and Policing of Art Theft The Case of London (Dr John Kerr's publication)