Law - barristers

Work experience

Assessed mini-pupillages explained

A number of sets use assessed mini-pupillages as part of the pupil selection process. When do you do one and what will happen?

Boost your work experience before applying for pupillage

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

A day in the life of a mini-pupil

Kedra Goodall, 26, did a mini-pupillage at Monckton Chambers. She describes what her day involved. Kedra has a degree in experimental psychology from the University of Oxford (2001).

James Segan - mini-pupillage - commercial and public law

James completed a mini-pupillage at Blackstone Chambers, where he is now a tenant. He has a degree in modern history from the University of Oxford (2002).

Kathleen Donnelly - mini-pupillage - commercial law

Kathleen completed mini-pupillages at various London chambers and is now a tenant at Henderson Chambers. She has a degree in jurisprudence from the University of Oxford (2001) and an LLM in international and commercial law from the University of Cambridge (2003).

Mini-pupillage FAQs

Two mini-pupillage recruiters give the lowdown on what they look for in applicants.

Richard O'Brien - mini-pupillage application experiences

Richard shares his experiences of applying for mini-pupillage. He is now a tenant at 4 New Square.

Ruth Paley - mini-pupillage - criminal law

Ruth completed mini-pupillages at various chambers. She is now a tenant at 23 Essex Street. She has a degree in law from the University of Southampton (2001).

Ruth Bala - mini-pupillage - housing and local government set

Ruth completed a mini-pupillage at Arden Chambers. She has a degree in classics from the University of Oxford (2003).

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