Mini-Pupillage
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Please note that all applications must be made online.
The Application process
Throughout the year Chambers runs a mini-pupillage programme that involves taking 1 or 2 mini pupils each week. Applications must be made using the Chambers’ mini-pupillage application form and will be considered as follows:
| Mini-Pupillage Period | Applications submitted by |
|---|---|
| September 2008 - Early December 2008 | 1st July 2008 |
| Mid January 2009 - April 2009 | 1st December 2008 |
| May 2009 - July 2009 | 1st March 2009 |
Please note, we are unable to offer mini-pupillages between early December and mid January and throughout August.
All applicants for mini-pupillage must be at least 18 years of age and must be either:
- Studying law at university, having completed at least one year;
- Studying a subject other than law at university, or studying at some other higher educational institution, having completed at least two years; or
- on, or about to start, either the CPE or BVC course
All applications are dealt with by reference to Chambers’ Equal Opportunities Policy. Submitting your application
Click here for online application form.
Conduct of Mini-Pupillage
The successful candidate is contacted personally by the head of the mini-pupillage scheme and a mutually convenient week is thereafter arranged within the period for which they have applied. Successful candidates will be provided with full details of directions to Chambers and what is required from them in advance of their arrival.
Mini-pupils are generally allocated to members of Chambers who are conducting trials and, where possible, they are sent to shadow counsel whose cases are likely to be concluded within their allocated week in order that they may see a case from start to finish.
Should the matter they are involved with finish unexpectedly early, then they are re-allocated to a fresh matter the next day.
Mini-pupils are welcome to return to Chambers at the end of the day to meet the tenants and to get a feel for the way in which Chambers operates.
Assessment
No mini-pupil is expected to prepare any written work or take an active role in the preparation or conduct of any matter.
No mini-pupil is assessed for their suitability for future recruitment during his or her week in Chambers.