Should I Do a Mini-Pupillage?
It's Wise to Apply for Mini-Pupillages with Sets That Work in Different Areas, Even If You Think You Know Which Type of Law You'd Like to Practise In...
It's wise to apply for mini-pupillages with sets that work in different areas, even if you think you know which type of law you'd like to practise in. ... However, do try to make sure that you've done at least one mini-pupillage in the area that you eventually decide to go for.
When should you do mini-pupillage?
Mini-pupillages are short periods of time (generally between three days and one week) spent shadowing barristers in chambers. They may involve attending court and conferences (meetings with solicitors and lay clients), completing small research or drafting tasks and discussing your supervisor's current cases.
Why do you want to do a mini-pupillage?
Mini pupillages are also advantageous in that that they enable you to: Determine whether a career at the Bar is right for you. Gain insight into the specific practice areas of a barrister (for example, criminal or commercial practice) and what is right for you.
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