Joseph Lord
Joseph has a busy practice in the Crown Court, prosecuting and defending across a wide range of criminal offences.
Joseph is regularly instructed to prosecute criminal offences by government bodies, particularly in fraud cases relating to Bounce Back Loans obtained during the Covid-19 pandemic. Joseph is also on the CPS General Crime Panel at grade 2.
In his defence work, Joseph enjoys building a good relationship with clients, and is experienced in working with those who have additional vulnerabilities. Joseph’s defence practice is increasingly involving cases of a more complex and serious nature.
Joseph is also developing a practice in professional discipline, with experience defending in proceedings before the Investigatory Committee of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Education
- 2021-2022: Bar Practice Course, Inns of Court College of Advocacy.
- 2017-2020: Law (LLB), University College London.
Scholarships and Prizes
- 2021-2022: Leonard Sainer Scholar, Leonard Sainer Foundation. Full funding of Bar Practice Course.
- 2022: Winner, Michael Corkery QC Criminal Law Moot.
- 2021: Winner, Bar Council Law Reform Essay Competition.
Appointments and Professional Memberships
- CPS General Crime: Level 2.
- Youth Court – registered advocate.
- The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.
- Criminal Bar Association.
- Young Fraud Lawyers Association.
