Mini-Pupillage
Our mini-pupillage scheme offers a unique insight into life as one of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s employed barristers.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Barristers is a fully clerked team of 13 employed barristers operating as an in-house chambers within a full service law firm. Launched in 2010, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Barristers has offered in-house pupillages for 12 years and its team of expert advocates specialise in regulatory, civil and public law.
As a mini-pupil you will spend 5 days with our team. In a typical week you can expect to experience court hearings, client conferences and drafting as well as meeting our current pupil barristers, our clients and our solicitor colleagues.
In line with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s commitment to fair and equal access to the legal profession, successful mini-pupils will be provided with financial assistance (£250 per week) to help with travel and/or accommodation costs.
Our 2024 mini-pupillage vacancy will open on 8 May and close on the 31 May 2024.
This scheme is for individuals looking to gain experience of the employed bar. Please note that you must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply.
Our 2024 mini-pupillage will be run between July and November.
Applications for the 2024 mini pupillage have now closed.
Applicants are encouraged to read our mini-pupillage policy.
What our people say
Breaking through barriers to reach the bar
Kiera Riddy, Barrister (Associate)
"I knew I wanted to do it, and there would be no stopping me."Find out more
Raising the Bar with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ
Sherelle Appleby, Pupil-Barrister
"I would always advocate for the Bar – I love it! If you are someone who enjoys public speaking – not always an easy thing to do – and you enjoy thinking on your feet, go for the Bar! It’s hard work, as is the solicitor route, but being in court is exciting."Find out more
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