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Pupillage

Chambers' policy

Chambers' usual policy is to select only one pupil each year but this may be varied and in recent years the intake has ranged from none to two

The recruitment process

Recruitment is undertaken in the July twelve months preceding the commencement of pupillage in September although the start date can be varied in some circumstances

Pupillage vacancies are made known through the OLPAS system and all applications for pupillage must be made through this system. At least two members of the pupillage selection panel view all applications and invite up to fifteen applicants for interview at Chambers, taking into account the selection criteria which the committee applies in advance. Each applicant is interviewed individually for approximately fifteen minutes. Upon completion of all interviews members of the pupillage selection panel discuss each application and make a selection. Second interviews for about four or five canditates are held.

Chambers has a strict policy that it does not recruit pupils on a First Six, Second Six or Third Six pupillage only basis, without a view to a tenancy. Experience has shown in the past that difficulties arise during such pupillages when hopes or expectations can be built up that a tenancy is in fact a real possibility when it is not

Funding

Chambers supports pupils with funding which is at least in line with current Bar Council recommendations. The current level of funding available and other useful information can be found on the OLPAS website

Equal opportunities

The selection of pupils is always subject to Chambers' overall policy in respect of equal opportunities and non discrimination.

Mini-Pupillage

Mini-pupillage is not a pre-requisite for pupillage. Indeed, the demand for mini-pupillage is so great that we are able to accommodate only a small proportion of applicants. We do, however, encourage applications from those wishing to apply to Broadway House Chambers for pupillage. Places are restricted to those who have studied or are already studying for a law degree and those who have studied or are studying for the CPE/PgDL or who have secured a place to do so.

Each year Chambers will offer up to sixteen mini-pupillages. Mini-pupils will usually spend 5 days in Chambers attached to a barrister. They will also have the opportunity to see the work of other barristers. Often, mini-pupils will be offered the opportunity to tackle a set of papers. There is no formal assessment procedure.

Applications for mini-pupillage must be received by 31st December of the preceeding year. We will inform you if you have been successful by 31st January. Applications should be made using the application form download and complete.

Mini-Pupillage Application Form

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Work Experience

We regret that we are unable to offer work experience.