Chambers is delighted to announce that we are offering four funded 12-month pupillages to begin in October 2024. Chambers is offering two common law pupillages (during which pupils will have the opportunity to deal with all areas of Chambers’ work) and two specialist criminal pupillages.
Applying for Pupillage
Applications for a funded 12-month pupillage to begin in October 2024, should be made via Pupillage Gateway between 3rd January and 7th February 2024. Please note that Chambers has two separate adverts on the Pupillage Gateway; one for the common law pupillages and one for the criminal pupillages.
Candidates invited to attend a first and/or second round interview will be interviewed in the period March to May 2024.
Chambers will make offers to successful candidates on 10th May 2024.
We wish all eligible candidates the best of luck with their applications.
Pupillage Standard
We expect applicants to have an upper-second class degree. It will not be a disadvantage if that is not in law. We wish to recruit outstanding candidates regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender or gender identity.
Our Approach
We like to think of pupils as an investment in the future of chambers. Our selection process is extensive, rigorous but fair. At 33 Bedford Row every effort is made to create a relaxed environment where pupils will thrive in their professional development. The width and breadth of work we offer will provide a pupil with a solid foundation upon which to start a career at the Bar. We encourage prospective applicants to apply for mini-pupillages.
Tenancy decision
33 Bedford Row has a gradual policy of expansion, and looks to take on outstanding pupils as tenants, but not everyone who applies will be offered a tenancy. Our decision will be based on your overall performance in pupillage but particular regard will be given to the feedback from others about your written work and performance in the advocacy training.