Pupillage has been suspended for October 2011 (applications would normally have been made by 30th June 2010).
Mini pupillage is still continuing throughout this year.
Equality and Diversity
Chambers implements the Equality Code for the Bar, and welcomes all applicants for mini pupillage regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability or political persuasion.
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Mini-Pupillage
There are a limited number of mini-pupillages available during the year, two at Easter and twelve during the summer. The deadline for applications is 31st December the previous year.
If you are considering a career at the Bar and have studied a subject other than law, or are considering a change of career, and have not yet studied law at all, but would like to find out about life at the Bar before committing yourself, please get in touch with our Head of Administration by email explaining your circumstances. You may then be invited to spend a day or two in Chambers as a 'taster' on a first come first served basis. The same conditions as to funding and expenses apply as for a mini-pupillage.
Notes:
- We only offer mini pupillages to persons who have studied or are currently studying law at degree level or above (including the BVC and CPE).
- We offer two mini pupillages over the Easter break and 12 in the Summer break. Mini pupillages are offered on a first come first served basis.
- Mini pupillages last for up to a week, depending on the availability of barristers to shadow. The usual hours for a mini pupillage are 9am to 5pm and we endeavour to place you with barristers in local courts.
- Mini pupillages are unfunded and travel expenses are not paid. Unfortunately there is no parking available for mini pupils although there are near-by car parks and on street parking, and Chambers is 15mins walk from Southampton Central Train Station.
- Mini pupils are required to sign the confidentiality declaration attached to the application form in respect of anything they may see or hear during their mini pupillage.
- We would also like you to return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This gives us information we need for implementing our equal opportunities policy.
How to Apply
To apply for a mini-pupillage complete the application form and return to the Head of Administration.
Mini-pupillages last for up to one week and are not funded.