If you think Lord Justice Bean was scathing about the judge at first instance, you should have heard him interviewing me for pupillage.
*winces and shudders*
*winces and shudders*
August 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you think Lord Justice Bean was scathing about the judge at first instance, you should have heard him interviewing me for pupillage.
*winces and shudders*
*winces and shudders*
In Chambers all day today for pupillage interviews but at least it's a good view over the gardens. Good luck to all pupillage applicants!
April 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In Chambers all day today for pupillage interviews but at least it's a good view over the gardens. Good luck to all pupillage applicants!
Back after week seven in Birmingham and into Chambers all day today for pupillage interviews. The walk over Waterloo Bridge is a cheer.
April 25, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Back after week seven in Birmingham and into Chambers all day today for pupillage interviews. The walk over Waterloo Bridge is a cheer.
In Chambers all day today for pupillage interviews but at least it's a good view over the gardens. Good luck to all pupillage applicants!
April 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
In Chambers all day today for pupillage interviews but at least it's a good view over the gardens. Good luck to all pupillage applicants!
Anyone else willing to share their best/worst pupillage/training stories?
As we come up to pupillage season, a path to where we are story.
I went to the Bar to do employment and public for Claimants. I applied to a Labour set (which shall remain nameless) so to do. I got a pupillage. Week 2 the head of chambers - a very talented but somewhat acerbic Scot 1/2
I went to the Bar to do employment and public for Claimants. I applied to a Labour set (which shall remain nameless) so to do. I got a pupillage. Week 2 the head of chambers - a very talented but somewhat acerbic Scot 1/2
August 14, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Anyone else willing to share their best/worst pupillage/training stories?
The Admissions Video!!!
One of the greatest things ever committed to tape.
Note for law students: I would genuinely interview any pupillage applicant who sent that in.
(Other note: I don’t actually have any say over the pupillage applications process in our chambers)
One of the greatest things ever committed to tape.
Note for law students: I would genuinely interview any pupillage applicant who sent that in.
(Other note: I don’t actually have any say over the pupillage applications process in our chambers)
a video of a woman laying on the edge of a pool says oh hi
ALT: a video of a woman laying on the edge of a pool says oh hi
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May 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Admissions Video!!!
One of the greatest things ever committed to tape.
Note for law students: I would genuinely interview any pupillage applicant who sent that in.
(Other note: I don’t actually have any say over the pupillage applications process in our chambers)
One of the greatest things ever committed to tape.
Note for law students: I would genuinely interview any pupillage applicant who sent that in.
(Other note: I don’t actually have any say over the pupillage applications process in our chambers)
When I was applying for pupillage, the drop down included "Lord Chief Justice", which seemed unlikely to be necessary.
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
When I was applying for pupillage, the drop down included "Lord Chief Justice", which seemed unlikely to be necessary.
I remember a few of my pupillage interviews when I wished I'd brought a portable hole I could just fall into
August 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I remember a few of my pupillage interviews when I wished I'd brought a portable hole I could just fall into
Up early on a Saturday (Boo) to represent 5PB at the Bar Council's Pupillage Fair. Come say hello.
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Up early on a Saturday (Boo) to represent 5PB at the Bar Council's Pupillage Fair. Come say hello.
Things they don’t teach you in Bar School or Pupillage:
Don’t leave your Archbold on the stairs, because cat slobber.
Don’t leave your Archbold on the stairs, because cat slobber.
January 8, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Things they don’t teach you in Bar School or Pupillage:
Don’t leave your Archbold on the stairs, because cat slobber.
Don’t leave your Archbold on the stairs, because cat slobber.
well, I did end up doing my pupillage in John Mortimer’s chambers, which was very different…
September 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
well, I did end up doing my pupillage in John Mortimer’s chambers, which was very different…
As we come up to pupillage season, a path to where we are story.
I went to the Bar to do employment and public for Claimants. I applied to a Labour set (which shall remain nameless) so to do. I got a pupillage. Week 2 the head of chambers - a very talented but somewhat acerbic Scot 1/2
I went to the Bar to do employment and public for Claimants. I applied to a Labour set (which shall remain nameless) so to do. I got a pupillage. Week 2 the head of chambers - a very talented but somewhat acerbic Scot 1/2
August 14, 2024 at 6:56 AM
As we come up to pupillage season, a path to where we are story.
I went to the Bar to do employment and public for Claimants. I applied to a Labour set (which shall remain nameless) so to do. I got a pupillage. Week 2 the head of chambers - a very talented but somewhat acerbic Scot 1/2
I went to the Bar to do employment and public for Claimants. I applied to a Labour set (which shall remain nameless) so to do. I got a pupillage. Week 2 the head of chambers - a very talented but somewhat acerbic Scot 1/2
I note that Elle has not yet however addressed the issue of funding. Nor has she, I fear, properly been advised of the chances of securing pupillage/training contract post-law school. She could be one of the 4 in 5 who undertake the Bar Course and don't make it. Food for thought.
May 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I note that Elle has not yet however addressed the issue of funding. Nor has she, I fear, properly been advised of the chances of securing pupillage/training contract post-law school. She could be one of the 4 in 5 who undertake the Bar Course and don't make it. Food for thought.
Currently at the ELBA stand at Pupillage Fair. I’ve had one visitor and they wanted Employment Law advice 😬
October 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Currently at the ELBA stand at Pupillage Fair. I’ve had one visitor and they wanted Employment Law advice 😬
Applications are open for the ICLR Pupillage Award.
The award provides £13,000 in financial support for a pupil during their 12-month pupillage.
If you’ve secured pupillage and meet the criteria, apply now:
www.iclr.co.uk/sponsorship/...
The award provides £13,000 in financial support for a pupil during their 12-month pupillage.
If you’ve secured pupillage and meet the criteria, apply now:
www.iclr.co.uk/sponsorship/...
March 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Applications are open for the ICLR Pupillage Award.
The award provides £13,000 in financial support for a pupil during their 12-month pupillage.
If you’ve secured pupillage and meet the criteria, apply now:
www.iclr.co.uk/sponsorship/...
The award provides £13,000 in financial support for a pupil during their 12-month pupillage.
If you’ve secured pupillage and meet the criteria, apply now:
www.iclr.co.uk/sponsorship/...
Me lost on my way to my first mini pupillage in 2002
November 15, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Me lost on my way to my first mini pupillage in 2002
To qualify as a Barrister Sophie Corcoran would need to:
- do a 1 year law postgrad course because her degree is not in law
- do a 1 year bar school course with at least 10 assessments
- secure and complete a 1 year pupillage
Do we think she seriously wanted the internship?
- do a 1 year law postgrad course because her degree is not in law
- do a 1 year bar school course with at least 10 assessments
- secure and complete a 1 year pupillage
Do we think she seriously wanted the internship?
May 21, 2026 at 10:38 AM
To qualify as a Barrister Sophie Corcoran would need to:
- do a 1 year law postgrad course because her degree is not in law
- do a 1 year bar school course with at least 10 assessments
- secure and complete a 1 year pupillage
Do we think she seriously wanted the internship?
- do a 1 year law postgrad course because her degree is not in law
- do a 1 year bar school course with at least 10 assessments
- secure and complete a 1 year pupillage
Do we think she seriously wanted the internship?
doing a mini pupillage, basically work experience www.chambersstudent.co.uk/the-bar/mini...
Mini-pupillage vacancies - Chambers Student Guide
The student’s guide to careers in the law. Gives the truth about law firms and the Bar. Based on thousands of interviews with trainees,
pupils and market s...
www.chambersstudent.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM
doing a mini pupillage, basically work experience www.chambersstudent.co.uk/the-bar/mini...
During pupillage. So 6 years I think
September 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM
During pupillage. So 6 years I think
Too downbeat for the day that pupillage offers go out! In 63 minutes to be precise.
May 9, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Too downbeat for the day that pupillage offers go out! In 63 minutes to be precise.
I think the pupillage interviewers were right: I do not enjoy oral advocacy, still less examinations.
I prefer pre-action written advocacy.
One finds one’s level eventually.
I prefer pre-action written advocacy.
One finds one’s level eventually.
August 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I think the pupillage interviewers were right: I do not enjoy oral advocacy, still less examinations.
I prefer pre-action written advocacy.
One finds one’s level eventually.
I prefer pre-action written advocacy.
One finds one’s level eventually.
A good day today at the Bar Council pupillage fair. The future is bright.
October 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM
A good day today at the Bar Council pupillage fair. The future is bright.
The Northern and North Eastern Circuit as hosting Pupillage Fair: North on 30th November. Come and learn about a career up North!
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Pupillage Fair (North)
Organised by the North Eastern Circuit and Northern Circuit and supported by the Bar Council.
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September 26, 2024 at 7:04 PM
The Northern and North Eastern Circuit as hosting Pupillage Fair: North on 30th November. Come and learn about a career up North!
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Waiting for the Dover train at Victoria (for my jaunt to Gillingham v @OfficialPVFC) and getting flashbacks to early trains in pupillage. Trips to Chatham Magistrates only vaguely cheered by a Délice de France emmental feuilleté...
November 9, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Waiting for the Dover train at Victoria (for my jaunt to Gillingham v @OfficialPVFC) and getting flashbacks to early trains in pupillage. Trips to Chatham Magistrates only vaguely cheered by a Délice de France emmental feuilleté...