Pupillage

Pupillage at No. 1 is for 12 months with a nominated Pupil Supervisor for the full period.  There will be occasions, particularly during the first 6 months, when you will spend a period of time with other members of Chambers to broaden your experience of work in Chambers.  Towards the end of your first 6 you will certainly spend a period with junior members of Chambers to witness the type of work that you will be expected to deal with in your second 6 months.

We expect you to work hard during your pupillage and in return we will ensure that you have breadth and depth of experience needed for a successful career at the criminal bar.

During the first 6 months you will receive an award of £5,000 payable monthly in arrears.  Workload can vary dramatically in your second 6 but we would hope you would exceed receipts of £15,000 during the period.  In recent years second 6 pupils have usually been in the Magistrates' Court several days per week with a gradual move into Crown Court work.

Member of Chambers operate all over the Midlands and occasionally further afield and Chambers will assist you with your reasonable travel expenses when necessary.

You will receive informal feedback during your pupillage and more formal feedback as and when required.

When recruiting pupils we look for personality, all-round ability and commitment as well as considering your academic record.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

Chambers operate a shared desk policy and has computers available in Chambers with access to all recent case law, reports, and articles.

Any application for tenancy made at the end of the 12 months of pupillage on offer will be considered on its merits at that time.

Mini Pupillage

A mini pupillage at No.1 will consist of one week, shadowing one or more members of Chambers.

The student will not be required to prepare any papers and will simply observe Counsel in the Robing Room and in Court.

For an application to be considered it must be in writing and include any dates the applicant is available during the periods March - May and July - September.  All placements are reserved for those who are studying law, or have studied law, at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.