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PSR Train
PSRAS exam preparation · England and Wales
Free PSRAS exam preparation from a working duty solicitor
I've worked in criminal law for over 30 years, and I've been a solicitor since 2001. I've seen a lot of trainee reps come through. The ones who struggle usually know their PACE. What catches them out is using it under pressure.
PSR Train is there to practise exactly that: timed mock exams, CIT-style scenarios, and multiple-choice questions mapped to the PSRAS syllabus, each with a worked explanation.
It's free, with no paywall and no subscription, and you don't need a card. The pricing page lists what's included. This is preparation only. Your accreditation comes from your assessment organisation, not from us.
Start with our what is PSRAS and our written exam prep hub, then try our how to become a police station rep. Also try free PSRAS practice questions, PACE Code C practice, and CIT preparation tips.
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- Timed exams
- CIT
- Scenarios
- MCQs
- PACE · Code C
- Modules
- Syllabus map
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- England & Wales
- PACE 1984 · Code C aligned
- Syllabus-aligned prep
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- Aligned with PACE 1984, Code C, and PSRAS
- Timed MCQs and CIT-style scenarios
- Independent prep — not an accreditation body
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See how it works — answer one
A real exam-level question with a worked explanation. No sign-up, no card.
PACE · Code CExam-level
Your client is detained for an indictable offence. Under PACE, access to legal advice may be delayed only when:
Pick an answer to see the worked explanation — no sign-up needed.
By Robert Cashman · over 30 years in criminal law, and a solicitor since 2001
Platform
What you practise on PSR Train
The same mix I've used when training reps: timed knowledge checks, scenario judgment, and explanations you can learn from.
CIT-style scenarios
Custody situations where you decide what to do next: disclosure thin, client tired, officer pushing to start.
PACE Code C practice
Questions tied to Code C and PACE 1984, with explanations that point you back to the rule, not just the letter.
Worked reasoning
Every answer shows why it is right and why the distractors are wrong, the way I debrief trainees after a mock.
Process
How it works
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Learn
Structured modules
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Practice
Mocks & scenarios
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Prepare
Ready for assessment
What catches trainees out in assessment
These are the patterns I see again and again when someone knows the Code but still loses marks.
- Officers who want to interview before you have proper disclosure
- Clients who mention fatigue or vulnerability halfway through consultation
- Timed MCQs where two answers look legally plausible until you read the stem again
Resources
Latest guides & articles
Free PSRAS preparation reading — PACE, CIT, portfolio tips, and exam strategy.
From the blog
PSRAS Prep
PSRAS Portfolio Examples: Annotated Case Entries
Two fictional, annotated portfolio entries (a voluntary interview and a 17-year-old in custody with an appropriate adult) set against the SRA assessment criteria, with the rules that cause portfolios to fail and a supervisor sign-off checklist.
PACE
PACE Detention Limits & Reviews: PSRAS Practice Questions
Fifteen original questions on the relevant time, s.40 reviews, superintendent extensions under s.42 and warrants of further detention under ss.43 to 44, each with a worked answer and section reference.
PACE
Appropriate Adults & Vulnerability: PSRAS Practice Questions
Fifteen original questions on who counts as a juvenile or vulnerable person, who can act as an appropriate adult, the AA's role in interview, privacy of legal advice and urgent interviews, with worked answers and Code C references.
Popular guides
PSRAS · 14 min
What Is PSRAS? The 3 Tests, Plus Free Practice Questions
PSRAS (Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme) is the SRA-managed scheme non-solicitors must pass to give legally aided police station advice in England and Wales. There are three assessments: a written examination (unless you are exempt), a portfolio of real cases, and the Critical Incidents Test (CIT). Once the written exam (or exemption) and portfolio Part A are done, your supervising solicitor applies for you to join the Legal Aid Agency Police Station Register as a probationary representative. You then have 12 months to pass the rest and become accredited.
Exams · 14 min
PSRAS Written Exam: Format, Sample Questions & Prep
The written examination is the one PSRAS assessment you must pass before registering with the LAA, unless you are exempt. Two hours, a 50% pass mark, and no more than 20% multiple choice under the SRA rules. This guide covers exemptions, format, resits, the time limits after registration, and written-style practice questions, all checked against the official sources.
PACE · 15 min
PACE Code C Guide for Police Station Representatives
PACE Code C is the Home Office code of practice on the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects, issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The current version is Code C 2023, which applies to people in police detention after 00:00 on 20 December 2023. This guide takes the parts a police station representative uses most (rights, the custody record, legal advice, the caution, interviews, vulnerable suspects and appropriate adults, rest and breaks, reviews and the detention clock) and quotes the Code and the Act directly, with paragraph numbers you can check.
Questions
Common questions
Is PSR Train an official PSRAS provider?+
No. PSR Train is independent preparation and practice. I align the content with the PSRAS syllabus, PACE 1984, and Code C, but your accreditation is awarded by your assessment organisation, not by this site.
Will it actually help me pass?+
I built it around what the assessment actually tests: timed mock exams, CIT-style scenarios, and syllabus-mapped MCQs with worked explanations. I cannot guarantee a pass, but you will see where your reasoning breaks down before the real sitting.
What does PSR Train cost?+
Nothing. PSR Train is free to use, with no paywall, no subscription and no card required. If you sign up now, you can start practising straight away.
What is included?+
Practice questions across every syllabus area, timed mock exams, critical-incident scenarios, learning modules, and progress tracking that shows your accuracy and weakest topics.
Who is this platform for?+
Candidates preparing for Police Station Representative accreditation (PSRAS) in England and Wales — whether you are starting out or polishing up before assessment. Qualified solicitors may also use it as a supplementary refresh of PACE 1984, Code C, and police station procedure.
PSR Train is free
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