Pupillage 2013-14

Applications for pupillage have now closed.

If you have submitted an application we will contact you by email on or before 8 February 2012 if we wish to interview you.

These pages are updated periodically throughout the pupillage application process.

Interviews

Our first round interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 15 February and second round interviews on Thursday, 23 February 2012.

We receive around 200 application forms each year from which we select on average between 20 and 30 first round interviewees and between 10 and 20 second round interviewees. From the application forms and interviews we make assessments about candidates' academic ability; their interest in and aptitude for the Bar, advocacy and commercial chancery work; their literacy; clarity of thought; reasoning ability; practice management temperament and interpersonal skills. The first round interview lasts for approximately 25 minutes and is held in front of a panel of two or three members of chambers. It involves general questions, including one designed to test legal reasoning. The second round interview lasts for approximately 30 minutes and involves the more detailed study of a hypothetical case (which makes allowance for the fact that some applicants may not have completed law degrees). This case is then discussed with a panel of up to five barristers, including one or more of our QCs. Interviewees are asked to come to chambers in time to allow themselves 40 minutes of preparation.

Equality & Diversity

We are keen to broaden the diversity of our members and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

last updated 11.1.2012