Law - Barristers

Applications & interviews for this sector

Researching chambers – what pupillage recruiters expect

Get ahead before applying for pupillage. You can significantly increase your chances of success by showing that you’ve taken a close look at a set and understand the work it does.

Boost your work experience before applying for pupillage

A good portfolio of work experience is essential before you think about applying for pupillage.

Pupillage applications FAQs

When to apply for pupillage and how to go about it.

The key to pupillage interviews – successful candidates speak

Find out how to succeed at pupillage interviews by learning from those who already have. Pupils and barristers in their first few years of practice dispense their wisdom on how to wow recruiters.

Be the best pupillage candidate

To obtain a place in chambers, you need to ensure that you are a strong candidate before even thinking about applying for pupillage vacancies.

CVs that get your pupillage application noticed

Some chambers request pupillage applications in the form of a CV and covering letter.

Successful covering letters for pupillage applications

Your covering letter is the first thing a recruiter in chambers will see so make sure it's impressive.

What do pupillage recruiters look for?

Four pupillage recruiters outline the qualities they look for in pupillage applicants.

OLPAS applications

The online pupillage application system (OLPAS) is popular with many chambers.

Pupillage interviews

Pupillage interviews vary from set to set but there are generally common elements.