When to Do Pupillage?

Pupillages usually start in September or October one year after being accepted by chambers. You should start looking at what's available at the beginning of the second year of your law degree (or the third year of a non-law degree). As a general rule, apply for pupillage at least a year in advance.

When should you do a mini pupillage?

There are two deadlines for applications for mini-pupillages during the course of the year. Please apply by: 30th March – For mini-pupillages in the Summer period (normally June or July). 29th October – For mini-pupillages in the Christmas period.

What do you do during pupillage?

Pupillage is a 12-month training period for those aiming to qualify as barristers, usually spent in a barristers' chambers (aka 'set'). It is divided into two distinct six-month periods. During the 'first six' you will shadow the cases of an experienced barrister; in the 'second six' you may take on work of your own.