Why apply?
If you are thinking about becoming a barrister, it makes sense to get as much exposure as you can to the areas of law that interest you. Our unassessed mini-pupillages offer the opportunity to shadow a member of chambers for two days and gain a real insight into life as a commercial and/or chancery barrister.
What we look for
We think candidates with some legal knowledge get more out of our mini-pupillages, so applicants who are currently studying law at university, undertaking the GDL or have completed their legal studies are preferred. We are unable to offer mini-pupillages to applicants who are still at school, but we do work with school-age students on other initiatives, for example our Student Barrister Experience Programme.
We assess applications according to the following criteria:
- Academic ability
- Responsibility
- Communication skills
- Interest in becoming a commercial and/or chancery barrister
- Commitment to gaining advocacy experience through public speaking.
Application Deadlines
Application windows:
- 1 November 2022 – 28 February 2023
- 1 March 2023 – 30 June 2023
- 1 July 2023 – 31 October 2023
Mini Pupillage windows:
- 1 April 2023 – 31 July 2023
- 1 September 2023 – 30 November 2023
- 1 December 2023 – 28 February 2024