Pupillage
Pupillage is the final stage of the route to qualification at the Bar, in which a pupil gains practical training under the supervision of an experienced barrister. Pupillage is divided into two parts: the non-practising six months during which pupils shadow their pupilmasters; and the second, “practising” six months when pupils may advise and exercise rights of audience on their own account. All those who are called to the Bar must complete 12 months of pupillage before – at last – becoming fully qualified as a practitioner at the independent Bar or an employed barrister.
In the first six months of pupillage, we expect our pupils to see the broad range of chambers' work. A pupil who expresses a special interest in a particular area of our work will of course be accommodated wherever possible.
At 42 Bedford Row, our second-six pupils can expect to appear in court in their own right on average three times per week.
Recruitment
Chambers recruits two fully funded twelve-month pupils each year. Recruitment will be, in the first instance, through the OLPAS scheme: OLPAS Website. In the unlikely event that we were to fail to fill our pupillage vacancies through OLPAS, the remaining place(s) would be filled after public advertisement.
The point of contact is the Chambers Pupillage Secretary. Please refer any queries (by email please) to the Pupillage Committee: a member of the committee will reply as promptly as possible. All such queries should be addressed to: pupillage@42br.com
Where the need arises to recruit a third-six pupil, any such vacancy will be openly advertised.
Funding
The Pupillage Award commencing October 2009 is £22,000, with a further £10,000 guaranteed second six earnings, although typically each pupil can expect to earn around £15,000 in their second six. The Award is paid quarterly in advance.
Chambers will also meet all compulsory continuing education fees for all pupils. Travelling expenses are met by the pupil master in the first six pupillage.
Tenancy following Pupillage
The Chambers AGM decides the number of vacancies for tenancy for which pupils will be considered. Feedback is gathered by the pupillage Committee and a recommendation is put to the Chambers Meeting.
42 Bedford Row has an excellent record for tenancies being granted following pupillage. In the 5 years to 2009, 9 pupils out of 10 have been taken on as tenants at 42 Bedford Row.
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