How to apply

How to apply

Applications for pupillage must be made through the Pupillage Gateway, the Bar Council’s online pupillage application portal which can be accessed here. Applications open on the 2nd of January 2025 and close at 11:59pm on the 6th of February 2025. 

When we consider whether to offer a tenancy in Chambers to our pupils, we consider whether a pupil has demonstrated a high standard in each of the following areas: 

• has an excellent academic track record;
• can think fast and clearly; absorb complex information rapidly; and identify essential points and possible solutions in a practical and pragmatic manner;
• is able to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively, both orally and in writing;
• is able to get on well with people from different backgrounds;
• is assertive when necessary, and is able to remain calm, objective and confident while working with complex material and against deadlines;
• is honest and reliable and has integrity; and 
• demonstrates sound judgement.

We aim to offer pupillages to the applicants who demonstrate the most promise of being offered tenancy at the end of their pupillages by reference to these criteria.

The timetable, which follows the Pupillage Gateway, is as follows:

2 January 2025                                                            Applications window opens on Gateway

6 February 2025                                                          Applications window closes on Gateway

Week commencing 17 March                              First round interview 

Week commencing 28th April                             Second round interviews

9 May 2025                                                                     Notification of offers of pupillage

Our Pupillage Privacy Notice can be found here