Institute of Criminology

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM

Applications for 6 caseworkers for the academic year 2011-12 are now open!

You can download the application form either as an MS Word document or a PDF document. Please click on the appropriate icon below.

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You can download an application form by clicking one of the links above. Completed application forms should be sent by email by midnight on Wednesday 12th October 2011 at the latest to innocence.cambridge@googlemail.com, or by snail mail to be received at the latest on the morning of Wednesday 12th October 2011 to:

The Innocence Network
Institute of Criminology
University of Cambridge
Sidgwick Avenue
Cambridge, CB3 9DA.

Short-listed applicants will be notified of their interview time by midnight on Thursday 13th October. Interviews will be held on Saturday 15th October. Candidates will be advised of its location nearer the time.

What does a caseworker do?

• Conduct fieldwork investigations
• Gather, organise and critically analyse large files of documents and records
• Conduct legal research
• Draft letters, reports and submissions to public bodies, forensic experts, lawyers, witnesses etc.
• Establish and maintain good client relationships

What skills and attributes are we looking for?

• Dedication and reliability
• Self-motivation
• Analytical capabilites
• A good team worker
• Open-mindedness and empathy
• Practical